Life changing for those diagnosed with cognitive impairments or dementia,
Fit Minds™ brings hope, joy, meaningful engagement and activity with cognitive-level appropriate content.
Our team of certified cognitive coaches provide evidence-based cognitive stimulation activities to both healthy adults, as well as persons with any level of cognitive challenges or dementia.
Read more about Fit Minds™ for individuals and groups.
Each person experiencing memory loss or dementia is unique. Thus each family and facility faces a unique journey navigating the path for their loved one or residents.
Our experienced consultants and MoCA certified assessors educate and guide clients, families and facilities with screening, strategies and resources. From healthy adults concerned about memory loss, to those with suspected MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairmen)t or Early, Middle, Late/End-stage dementia, our Team is here to support you.
A syndrome of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory decline, impaired
judgement and reasoning that affects daily life and activities.
Dementia itself is NOT a disease but a general umbrella term used to describe the loss of cognitive functioning - ex. thinking, remembering and reasoning - to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. There are hundreds of types of dementia.
The most common types of progressive brain diseases and conditions resulting in dementia include: Alzheimers, Vascular dementia, Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Picks disease, Lewy Body, Parkinsons, Huntingtons, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), Creutzfeldt-Jacob's, Mixed Dementia, Korsakoff's. Conditions include brain tumours, metabolic issues, traumatic brain injury, MCI (mild cognitive impairment), etc.
4 Intervention Pillars
Each client is unique and special. We provide person-centered care based on 4 pillars:
Understanding Each Person
Their Home Environment
Encouraging Daily
Activities
Training of
Care Partners
Dementia care—it’s not rocket science, it’s heart science
