by YouQuest | Nov 29, 2019 | Information about YouQuest
Congratulations to YouQuest on their 1st Anniversary! I was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at age 48. Dementia stole my career, my workplace friendships, and the ability to prepare for retirement. Until my diagnosis I had been engaged in my community and...
by YouQuest | Nov 28, 2019 | Information about YouQuest
While designing YouQuest, our focus was to find out directly from families what kind of support really mattered. What would actually help when dementia exerts its grip in this earlier than expected stage of life? Coming soon, the pilot year evaluation report...
by YouQuest | Nov 27, 2019 | Information about YouQuest
Recently, Remembrance Day had us reflecting on family members connected to the wars and everyone was keen to show respect for those who gave us our freedoms. There were many memories, and a few tears, because even the passing of the years doesn’t dull our connection...
by YouQuest | Nov 27, 2019 | Information about YouQuest
Who doesn’t love communing with nature and getting out of the city into the fresh air? Everyone had the choice of taking a 30-minute or 1.5-hour hike at Forget-me-not Pond in August. What a perfect day, and one of our many trips! Our participants tell us that they...
by YouQuest | Nov 27, 2019 | Information about YouQuest
Profile: Susie Dooley, Volunteer Coordinator (with Myrla at 2019 Calgary Volunteer Fair) I joined YouQuest in January 2019 after hearing about the charity at a speaker series on dementia at the Calgary Public Library. People are intrigued by my volunteer work at...
by YouQuest | Nov 25, 2019 | Information about YouQuest
“YouQuest creates an environment where everyone feels welcome.” Profile: Susie Dooley, Volunteer Coordinator (below right, with Myrla at Calgary Volunteer Fair) I joined YouQuest in January 2019 after hearing about the charity at a speaker series on dementia at...
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