Publications - NTG Canadian Consortium

Publications of interest to staff and family members. An array of topics are covered in this publication listing. In particular we have provided ones with free access,

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Resources & Downloads

A dementia strategy for Canada: Together we aspire.
Canada’s first national dementia strategy focuses on enhancing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support for those affected by dementia.
Canadian Dementia Strategy (Opens in a new tab)
What Guides Organizations’ Current Dementia-Related Practices Across Four Canadian Provinces?
Reports survey results examining what guides current dementia-related practice to support community-dwelling adults with intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing dementia in Canada.
Canadian dementia related practices (Opens in a new tab)
Brainwell Institute, 2025. Mind the Gap: Closing the Care Divide for Canadians with Dementia
This report calls for coordinated, nationwide action on the Canadian Dementia Strategy
Canadian dementia action steps (Opens in a new tab)
Advancing Care Priorities for Health and Quality of Life Among Older Adults
National and international delegates within this field gathered for a Think Tank to examine aging, autism and quality of life.
Aging and Autism (Opens in a new tab)
Guiding the Journey: How the Caregiver Support Staging Approach Helps Caregivers of Adults with ID and Dementia Thrive
A practical framework to help caregivers
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Optimizing Brain Health Across the Life Course
World Health Organization (2022). Optimizing brain health across the life course: WHO position paper. Geneva: World Health Organization. This paper provides a framework for optimizing brain health by addressing key determinants.
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My Name is Ken. The Life Story of an Amazing Fella with Down Syndrome.
This book shares one family’s story about their journey with a family member with Down syndrome and dementia
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Autism, diagnostics, and dementia: A consensus report from the 2nd International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

This paper highlights unique challenges of diagnosing dementia in older-aged autistic adults, particularly adults with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. Diagnostic issues and post-diagnostic considerations are raised.

Diagnosing dementia

Dementia Capable Support for Adults with an Intellectual Disability & Dementia

April 20, 2026 — April 22, 2026

8:30am-4 pm

AIMHI 950 Kerry Street Prince George, B.C.

$375 for two day, $575 for three days

Register for 2 day course Register for 3 day course

Dementia Capable Support of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia

June 9, 2026 — June 11, 2026

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Toby and Henry Battle Centre for Developmental Disabilities, Reena 927 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill

2 day: $375 and 3 day: $575