Help Us Remain – Bring Care for Identity to Care for Dementia

The Canadian healthcare system isn’t equipped for 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia.

Egale Canada discussed the experiences of 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia and what we can do to make more inclusive dementia care for all. Participants will learn about Egale’s dementia-related research and resources as well as Egale’s awareness campaign – Help Us Remain: Bring Care for Identity to Care For Dementia.

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 Website Links 

Egale :  https://egale.ca

Help Us Remain Campaign:   https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/dementia/

Campaing Videos:   https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/dementia/

If you’re interested in reading more about the recommendations, research, emodules, resources check it all out here:
https://egale.ca/awareness/coming-out-and-coming-in-to-living-with-dementia-enhancing-support-for-2slgbtqi-people-living-with-dementia-and-their-primary-unpaid-carers/

You can register for a research highlights webinar taking place in February on Aging & Living Well
 https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/research-highlights/

Egale Resources

2SLGBTQI Terms and Definitions | Lexique et définitions 2SLGBTQI

2SLGBTQI Glossary of Terms | Glossaire des termes

2SLGBTQI Terms and Concepts

How to be an Ally to 2SLGBTQI People Living with Dementia

https://egale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2SLGBTQI-Identity-and-Dementia-How-to-be-an-Ally-to-2SLGBTQI-

Acting in Allyship with 2SLGBTQI People Living with Dementia — Guiding Principles for Healthcare And Social Service Professionals

Recommendations for Supporting 2SLGBTQI People Living with Dementia and their Carers through Systemic Change (PDF)

Nice to Meet You: What I’d like Healthcare and Social Service Providers to Know About Me (PDF)

Resources/Supports: 

The National Resource Centre on 2SLGBTQI Aging (NRCA)
https://2slgbtqi-aging.ca/

Ontario Caregivers Organization
https://ontariocaregiver.ca/for-caregivers/

Family Services Toronto
Offers a caregiver support group
https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/#SCSS

Baycrest: caregivers of dementia
https://baycrestathome.ca/member-plans/#counselling

Alzheimer Society
https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us/alzheimer-society-ontario

Alzheimer Society of Toronto hosts monthly LGBTQI2S+ Caregiver Support Group
https://alz.to/event/lgbtqi2s-caregiver-support-group-ontario-wide-online-2/

The Good Companions
Offers a respite program for the 2SLGBTQ community on Saturdays twoce a month.
https://thegoodcompanions.ca/programs-services/adult-day-program/