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Defy dementia: Live to be social – Be social to live
Audio
Length:
36 minutes
Category: Learn from people with lived experience, Support without medication
Description:
In this Defy Dementia podcast episode, Myrna Norman speaks about her experience with frontotemporal dementia. She explains how she pushed herself to creating a support group that met her needs and interests. Myrna also speaks about the social isolation and loneliness that comes with dementia, and how being in a support group helps deal with loneliness. This episode also includes discussion with a mental health professor where they discuss the benefits of social engagement.
Other resource details
This resource
- Is intended for a public or health care provider audience
- Addresses Interest in daily activities
- Is relevant to Frontotemporal Dementia
- Created in Canada
