The caregiver’s job is to figure out what the patient is responding to More and more, families are choosing to care for a loved one with dementia at home. If...
The term ‘ambiguous loss’ puts a name to a feeling With dementia, the person you know is there physically, but not psychologically or emotionally. The illness ‘steals’ them and it...
Healthcare professionals refer to three models to help explain changes in behaviour A thorough assessment is critical in determining which approach is most appropriate when dealing with difficult behaviour(s). Healthcare...
Distinguishing between grief and depression is complicated. The experience of grief is similar to the experience of depression in that many people go through periods of intense sadness, notice changes...
Moving into a long-term care facility can be a very difficult experience. Throughout our lives, many of us say “I never want to go into a nursing home – I...
There is no single cause of depression. Instead, many different factors (physical, psychological and social) are likely to contribute to the development of depression in older adults. Physical factors: Change...
This webpage provides access to a selection of the best available senior friendly web resources on Dementia. It is designed for both individuals experiencing symptoms of the disorder and their...