First steps after a diagnosis

You will likely have questions about the diagnosis. Learn more about the specific type of dementia and what to expect. Our guide can help explain what you might expect.

• Different types of dementia
• What to expect if you have dementia
• iGeriCare – Videos and podcasts with valuable dementia related information regarding sleep, depression, medications and more.
• Alzeducate.ca – Provided by the Alzheimer’s Society, you will find courses and webinars related to dementia for the public, individuals living with dementia, caregivers, family and health-care workers.

The Alzheimer Society is a great resource for individuals who’ve received a dementia diagnosis. Their First Link program is an early intervention service that connects New Brunswickers with services and support. 

Formal referral from a healthcare provider may allow for more proactive contact but you can still connect with the Alzheimer Society without one.

The Alzheimer’s Society of New Brunswick also offers tele-counseling to people impacted by dementia including caregivers, friends and family members and individuals living with dementia. 

• Tele-Counselling & Psychotherapy – Alzheimer Society

Please contact 1-800-664-8411 or [email protected] for more information about services in your area.

• How quickly does this type of dementia progress? 
• What is my current stage of progression? 
• What symptoms (other than memory loss) should I expect? 
• Can I still live at home, drive, or hold a job? 
• What treatments are available? 
• How do you tell if the treatment is working? 
• How can I slow down the progression without taking any drugs? 
• What plans should I make? 
• What clinical trials are available? 
• What resources are available to help?