by YouQuest | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
**This story is adapted from a speech made by Laura at the YouQuest Fundraiser on November 2, 2022** Hi everyone, I’m Laura, and my husband Rick attends YouQuest on Tuesdays. First – I’d like to thank you for supporting YouQuest. Your support means the world to...
by YouQuest | Feb 12, 2019
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORTERS What is Young Onset Dementia? Young onset dementia (YOD) includes people diagnosed with dementia before age 65 or those who show symptoms before that age and are in the process of receiving a...
by YouQuest | Feb 9, 2019
MEDIA A Place to belong for those with Young-Onset Dementia by Ashley Naud July 2020 https://saitalumnilink.ca/2020/07/calgarians-with-young-onset-dimentia/ CABHI-funded young onset dementia program gives Calgary families hope by Rebecca Ihilchik February 2019...
by YouQuest | Feb 4, 2019
ABOUT YouQuest OUR TEAM KATHRYN MELROSE – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LAURA MARTIN – Lead Recreation Therapist & Program Manager NICOLE ISAAK – RECREATION THERAPIST MARYAM CHAMANI FARD – YOD NAVIGATOR & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR TANIA MCPHEE...
by YouQuest | Feb 4, 2019
RESOURCES An individual young-onset dementia diagnosis is actually a family diagnosis. Spouses, partners, children and friends become unpaid care partners; this may lead to emotional conflicts, particularly for children whose parent has dementia. The need for...
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