Helpful Resources
Advocacy and Communicating with Staff After the move: Communicating and Working with the staff Strategies to help you in your role as a care partner All About Me Adjusting After … Continued
Topic: Support
National Contacts
Guide: This is a list of important contacts for you, if needed. Please feel free to add your own to this list or visit our contact page to find … Continued
Your Contact List
Guide: Write contact information of people you may wish to contact during your changes. These can include community resources. For example: Family doctor, nurse practitioner, home care contact, financial advisor, … Continued
What am I doing for myself today?
Your well-being, both physical and mental, is crucial for you to be able to support others effectively. It’s a personal responsibility, and no one else can do it for you. … Continued
What helps me?
Some days may be challenging. Being reminded about the things that give you strength might help you. Guide: Think about the things or people that help you and give you … Continued
What is Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is how you discuss, plan and document your wishes for the health care you want to receive now and in the future. It is never too early … Continued
Taking Care of You: Grief and Self Care
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Our Experience of Grief Part 2: Anticipatory Grief Part 3: Taking Care of Yourself Part 4: Learning to Balance Part 5: Questions … Continued
Questions for Reflection
Click on the icon 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
Adapting the Physical Environment
Home is an important place for everyone. For people with dementia, a familiar environment can help them connect with the past and maintain a sense of who they are. However, … Continued
Verbal vs Nonverbal Communication
Communication is both verbal and nonverbal. Both means of communication are important, but nonverbal communication becomes an even more valuable tool when dealing with memory issues, especially in the late … Continued