Some memories won’t fade.
My Dad’s statement, “No, I am not giving my daughter away,” during the rehearsal for my wedding will be forever etched in my memory. Although he was going to walk me down the aisle to present me to my husband, I will forever remain his daughter.
🧠 Two years later, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. That said, he never forgot that I was his daughter and would smile whenever he saw this picture.
❓ That was 21 years ago. The memory remains, but the number of persons living with dementia continues to grow exponentially, with a cure still not in sight.
👩⚕️ Since leaving the corporate world 13 years ago, I have been fortunate to serve in the Alzheimer Society of Montreal and Hope for Dementia, as an advocate for Dementia prevention and provider of services for persons at risk of, and living with dementia.
➡️ Like my Dad who was a teacher, dementia has taught me –
❗ 1. Dementia is an equal opportunity offender, attacking without discrimination people of all nations, professions, genders, beliefs and backgrounds.
‼️ 2. When you meet one person with dementia, you realize that there’s the disease, but there’s also the person, whose dignity must be preserved.
💡 3. In the absence of a cure, there are lifestyle changes – nutrition, physical and social activities – which can reduce the risks of dementia, slow the path to a diagnosis, and decelerate cognitive decline.
🎁 In this season of giving, I am offering my social media followers some resources to take action to lower their risks of dementia.
✔️ List of the modifiable risks of dementia
✔️ Instructional video on physical exercise
✔️ Playbook with healthy nutrition tips & recipes
I wish you all happy holidays filled with happy memories that you and your loved ones will cherish forever.
See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.
theBIGpicture Camille 
Wonderful website!