Empowering Families in Kanata with Personalized Dementia Day Programs by My Place Homecare
Caring for a loved one with dementia brings emotional, mental, and physical challenges for families. With memory loss, mood swings, and behavioral changes, dementia impacts every facet of life for those affected and their caregivers. In Kanata, My Place Homecare stands out for its dedication to providing compassionate, expert care that enhances independence and well-being. Our PAC-certified dementia day program offers a personalized approach to support individuals with dementia, offering...
DEMENTIA BEHAVIOURS: SUNDOWNING
Sundowning, also known as late-day confusion, is a common behavior associated with dementia, particularly in the mid to later stages of the condition. It refers to a set of symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon or evening, causing increased confusion, agitation, restlessness, and even aggression. Understanding and managing sundowning can help ease the distress it causes for both individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Characteristics of Sundowning Sundowning can affect each...
ADVANCES IN DEMENTIA RESEARCH: A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
Dementia, a condition that affects millions worldwide, has long been a challenging area of research and treatment. However, recent developments offer new hope and promise. Let's look at some of the most exciting advancements in dementia research that could transform how we understand, diagnose, and treat this complex condition. Revolutionizing Diagnostics with Biomarkers One of the most significant strides in dementia research is the advancement in diagnostic tools. Traditional methods of diagnosing...
UNDERSTANDING VASCULAR DEMENTIA: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, affecting millions of people worldwide. It arises from problems with the blood supply to the brain, which can lead to cognitive decline and other symptoms. Understanding this condition is crucial for effective management and support. In this blog, we’ll delve into what vascular dementia is, its causes, symptoms, and how it can be managed. What is Vascular Dementia? Vascular...
AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a complex and progressive neurological disorder that is one of the most common types of dementia. It affects an estimated 1.4 million individuals in North America, though it is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to its overlapping symptoms with other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This blog will provide a comprehensive overview of Lewy Body Dementia, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment...
HOLISTIC AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO DEMENTIA CARE
Dementia care traditionally focuses on medical treatments and therapies, but holistic and alternative approaches are gaining recognition for their potential to improve quality of life for individuals with dementia. These approaches emphasize overall well-being, incorporating physical, emotional, and spiritual health. In this blog, we will explore various holistic and alternative methods that can complement conventional dementia care. Music Therapy Overview: Music therapy involves using music to address physical, emotional, cognitive,...
Persons with Dementia, Depression and Anxiety
Overview Depression and anxiety symptoms are extremely common in persons with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). As a result of these symptoms, many people with dementia experience a decrease in their quality of life. Depression and anxiety may lead to disengagement from daily activities, which may further exacerbate memory difficulties. Why is depression common amongst persons with Dementia? Generally, the causes of depression are similar to those without dementia. However, if...
Meals to Help Slow Down Dementia
What to eat, what to eat?: A look at different meals that may carry benefits to slowing cognitive decline for those with dementia Everyday we wake up and one of the first things we do is eat our breakfast. Later on we have some snacks or our lunch, and as the day goes by we eventually make ourselves dinner. We do this because our bodies need energy to keep us going...
What Are The Different Types of Dementia?
This post is the first of many in a series about understanding the various types of dementia and how each one impacts an individual after diagnosis. We acknowledge that there are over 400 different types of dementia, we will be focusing on some of the more common ones as well as some of the not so common dementias that are affecting many people today. In this first post we will...
Tips for helping someone with dementia to shower or bathe
So like many of you, I enjoy my shower every day. My mother also enjoyed her bath on a regular basis. As the dementia set in, she was more and more hesitant to take her bath and even wash her hair which she used to do in the kitchen sink. I never really thought about that too much, but seems odd to do that there, but that is not what...
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