Lived experience I Living well with dementia: The power of staying active
Dementia may cause changes to your abilities, but it doesn’t mark the end of an active and fulfilling life. Physical activity can improve well-being, alleviate stress and promote overall health. In this panel discussion, people living with dementia will share their personal stories of finding strength and resilience through physical activity and sport. This webinar will share tips and strategies to help you live well with dementia.
0:00 – Introduction
3:36 – How our panellist stay physically active while living with dementia
9:05 – How involvement in physical activity helps along the dementia journey
13:15 – How exercise helps find purpose and meaning after a diagnosis
18:10 – Finding balance as a partner of someone living with dementia
25:20 – How to stay motivated to stay active while living with dementia
33:28 -Social connections through physical activity
48:29 – Stigma and stereotypes in physical activity
57:09 – Tips for people looking to become physically active
1:00:50 – Q&A
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Visit https://admin.alzheimer.ca/bc/sites/bc/files/documents/Helpful-resources_Physical-activity.pdf or additional resources and links.
Visit https://alzbc.org/ondemand-activities to view videos on a range of topics related to living with dementia.
Visit https://alzbc.org/Webinars for information on upcoming education sessions and webinars.
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Dementia may cause changes to your abilities, but it doesn’t mark the end of an active and fulfilling life. Physical activity can improve well-being, alleviate stress and promote overall health. In this panel discussion, people living with dementia will share their personal stories of finding strength and resilience through physical activity and sport. This webinar…