November 7, 2017 | Allison Conchie   Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash   As each day rolls by, life as you knew it seems like a distant memory. That life full of choice, friendship, the ability to make plans at the drop of a hat and the ability to actually think about the future and make future […]

October 26, 2017 | Allison Conchie   Photo by Monstruo Estudio on Unsplash   Making sure that your person receives the correct and enough nutrition and fluids is often not an easy task. People with Dementia will often forget to to eat meals or their appetite may affected by certain medications that they are taking.   Schedule their […]

October 26, 2017 | Allison Conchie         People with Dementia will wander and often walk aimlessly without any idea of where they are going or where they came from. This can be extremely distressing for their family and more importantly frightening for the loved one themselves. Trying to pin down the triggers […]

October 10, 2017 | Alley Conchie       The most devastating challenge that faces anyone caring for a loved one with Dementia is the personality and behaviour changes that often occur.   To face these challenges one must be patient, compassionate and remember not to take anything personally. Its is unfathomable to imagine that […]

October 10, 2017 | Alley Conchie       Photo by Alex Boyd on Unsplash     We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—We are also not taught how to prepare ourselves should one of our precious loved ones drift away, forget and even have a personality change. There is hope in that […]

August 17, 2017 | Allison Conchie   THE MOMENT YOU REALIZE THE TIME HAS COME TO PLACE A CAREGIVER IN YOUR HOME FOR YOUR LOVED ONE.   Most family caregivers reach a point when they realize they need help at home. Tell-tale signs include recognizing that your loved one requires constant supervision and/or assistance with […]