What are possible environmental changes?
Changes in the physical environment include the change of location from home or hospital to long-term care, as well as changes to your home now that your family member/friend is … Continued
Topic: Alzheimer's
What are possible changes in roles and relationships?
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
What are possible changes in negotiating for care?
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
Late Stage Dementia
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
Questions for Reflection
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
Personal Care and Hygiene
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
Meaningful Leisure Experiences: For the Person with Dementia
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
Practical Approaches and Adaptations
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
Day to Day Activities
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
Activities of Daily Living
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