When your family member moves into a care facility, roles and relationships often shift significantly. Some of these changes include: Care Partners Share their Experiences “After I initiated care from … Continued
Changes in negotiating or advocating for care are related to supporting your family member in a care facility. Examples: Talking and working with personal support workers, nurses, facility staff, and … Continued
Dementia typically follows certain stages that will change the person’s and family’s lives. Because the disease affects each individual differently, the symptoms, the order in which they appear, and the … Continued
Click on the image below to download and print a brief self-reflection activity sheet. The purpose of this tool is to help you think about what you have learned and … Continued
Although each individual is unique, dementia has a profound effect on: Some individuals find it challenging to remember to take care of their personal hygiene, such as bathing. At the … Continued
Our leisure experiences mean something important to each of us. Leisure allows us to continue to express who we are and what we value about ourselves by using our unique … Continued
In this video, Occupational Therapist Sylvia Koreen shares some practical ideas and products to help with day-to-day activities. Learn how adaptations and considering a person’s strengths can help you find … Continued
Here we have a conversation with Occupational Therapist, Sylvia Koreen. Sylvia helps us to understand how dementia can affect the ability of a person to do day to day activities. … Continued
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Day to Day Activities Part 2: Practical Approaches and Adaptations Part 3: Meaningful Leisure Experiences: For the Person with Dementia Part 4: … Continued
Expressions of feelings and needs are always one way that a person communicates. At this stage of the disease, it is important for the care partner to think like a … Continued
