Supporting Family & Friends Blogs
The Tree of Life
We have all heard of ‘The Tree of Life’ but what is it? Well really, it depends on where you look for a definition, this
Loneliness at Christmas | The kindness of strangers
Lonely this Christmas Try to imagine a house that’s not a home. Try to imagine a Christmas all alone. The only things I see Are
Making family visits more meaningful
When I visited my Mom in a care home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, it wasn’t always easy to find things to talk about or do,
There are long-term care homes and then there are long-term care homes
A husband’s personal perspective of a Butterfly care home in Ontario, Canada I am the Essential Family Caregiver (EFC) for my wife who resides in
Eight Caregiving Maxims for Responding to Perplexing Behaviours
Don’t try and stop people with dementia from doing something just because it isn’t being done ‘properly.’ Don’t take over – give them time to
Meaningful ME and YOU – developing a learning program for families and friends
Family carers are integral care partners. Their support and engagement are key in achieving positive outcomes for people living with dementia. They ensure physical and
Empty Seat at the Table
Year Endings and Beginnings: Time to Reflect on our Losses I have a Christmas Eve tradition of sharing a Facebook post, reflecting on the year
Support for Family Carers when Transitioning into a Care Home
As we begin to adjust to our new normal, and learn to live in a post Covid world, I have come to appreciate even more
Meeting someone where they are in the moment
When supporting my mother when caring for her husband Bill with dementia, there were often discussions about the extent to which you should correct a