Thursday 18 December 2014

Alzheimer Society - First Link Bulletin

The January 2015 edition of the First Link Bulletin is now available, which outlines the programs and workshops that the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering in January and February.

Thursday 11 December 2014

Beulah Christmas Luncheon Invitation


Alive Inside now on Netflix

Please note that Alive Inside: the documentary about the Music and Memory program founded by Dan Cohen, is now available for Netflix subscribers. The following is from the Alive Inside website: 

ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.

This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain) and musician Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”).

Myth Busting: Restraints

The BP Blogger is a myth busting newsletter that provides evidence-based information on various care issues to the long-term care sector.  It was created by Mary-Lou van der Horst, Seniors Health Project Consultant with the Schlegel Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in LTC, in collaboration with Regional Geriatric Program Central, Seniors Health Knowledge Network, and RIA.
This issue of BP Blogger focuses on the use of restraints: bit.ly/1sjcq1Z
For all issues of BP Blogger, go to: bit.ly/1sjcq1Z