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Valentina Depikolozvane didn't know she wanted to be a teacher until she became a part-time tutor to fellow students in Sheridan's Bachelor of Social and Community Development degree. Learn more about Valentina's journey by visiting the Sheridan Newsroom: sheridan.mobi/4kiZQ3U
ALT Valentina Depikolozvane stands beside the Sheridan 'S' at Convocation while holding her degree
👏Congratulations @Sheridan_CER for hosting an insightful Intergenerational Engagement & Connection Symposium. It encouraged conversation and collaboration with Sheridan faculty, staff & partners in the community about #intergenerational work. #globalintergenerationalweek
Join us on April 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Student Research in Action: Exploring New Horizons in Community and Education Research Symposium at our Hazel McCallion Campus. @SheridanRIE Register today: sheridan.mobi/4aCvYKu
Dive into the cozy world of Crochet Connections this winter! Join us at this wellness space designed for Sheridan students, staff, and faculty to learn the art of crochet, connect with fellow Bruins, and craft handmade items. 🧶💙 Learn more: sheridan.mobi/3SI8FZn
Sheridan professors and creators of the Interacting With Persons With Dementia In South Asian Communities toolkit, Ferzana Chaze and Nellie Groenenberg discuss the barriers that can stop South Asians from speaking about dementia.
Read the full story: thejuggernaut.com/dementia-s…
In this #SheridanTake5, learn about Interacting With Persons With Dementia In South Asian Communities, a toolkit of resources and guidelines specifically for members of the international South Asian community. Read the full story on #SheridanNewsroom: sheridan.mobi/3PqRWZz
Do you know of a #SouthAsian family that is struggling to understand how to interact with a loved one with #dementia? The QR code in the flyer below links to a few resources in #Hindi and #Punjabi that can help! Please consider sharing for wider reach. #डिमेंशिया#ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ
Some things that you should NOT be able to glean from an accent:
- intelligence
- friendliness
- trustworthiness
- professional competence
- language proficiency
Please re-Tweet this reason why hospitals must allow family caregivers to be present when people with #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia are being evaluated or receiving treatment and care.