On a recent rainy afternoon, we got a call from the sister of a client who lives in one of the best nursing homes in Vancouver. “Peter,” it’s W,” she said in a voice tight with worry. ” I’m in T’s room. She’s gone and nobody knows where she is. She isn’t in the building. [read more…]
Dementia
Paul’s Club: A Unique Programme for People with Early Onset Alzheimer’s
From time to time Elder Voice features programmes or products which we think provide something unique and valuable to Seniors, Family Members or Caregivers. This month we want to let our readers know about Paul’s Club. “Paul’s Club is a social and recreational day program that caters specifically to the needs and interests of people [read more…]
Diagnosing Dementia
Family members noticing a loved one is having problems with memory are often confused and frightened by what they see. They may wonder if it is the beginning of dementia. This newsletter discusses what dementia is and how it is diagnosed. Dementia is a term for a cluster of symptoms caused by death of brain [read more…]
A Little Bit of Failure – With A Lot of Impact
By the time a person is diagnosed with a dementia or other illness, they may have had it for many years. Their caregivers have already been through a long and confusing journey alone. A recent experience with a client illustrates the impact that journey can have, and where attention needs to go. One of our [read more…]
Talking with Someone with Dementia
Dementia can be thought of as a progressive disability of, or as injuries affecting the brain. Different parts of the brain are affected in different types of dementia, and at different times as the dementia progresses. Understanding how the brain is impacted,and knowing the type of dementia that someone has can help family members, professionals, [read more…]
