Communication is a complex process that can become increasingly challenging for people living with dementia and those who support them. In this session, you'll learn why communication changes occur, explore common barriers, and discover practical strategies that can help foster more meaningful and supportive conversations.
Learn how alcohol can affect memory, sleep, medications, and overall brain health for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. This session provides practical guidance to help care partners recognize potential risks and support safer alcohol use.
Changes in appetite are common throughout the dementia journey and can be caused by many different factors. This session explores practical strategies to support food intake, improve mealtime experiences, and promote safe eating for people living with dementia.
Refusal of care is a common and often frustrating challenge for care partners. This session explores why a person living with dementia may refuse personal care and shares practical strategies to reduce resistance while promoting dignity, comfort, and positive caregiving experiences.
Wandering can present significant safety concerns for people living with dementia and their care partners. This session shares practical strategies, community resources, and technology that can help reduce risk while supporting safety, independence, and peace of mind.
Driving safety is an important and often emotional topic for families affected by dementia. This session explores how cognitive changes can affect driving, what healthcare providers consider when assessing driving safety, and how to approach conversations about driving retirement with compassion and confidence.
Creating a safe home environment is an important part of supporting a person living with dementia. This session explores practical home safety strategies, assistive devices, and environmental adaptations that can help promote independence while reducing the risk of injury.
Managing medications can become increasingly complex for people living with dementia. This session explores common barriers to medication adherence and shares practical strategies, supports, and tools to help simplify medication management and promote safe medication use.
Changes in personality and behaviour can be one of the most difficult aspects of dementia for families to understand. This session explores why these changes may occur and shares practical strategies to help care partners respond with compassion, confidence, and understanding.
Planning ahead can help ensure a person's wishes, values, and preferences are respected throughout their dementia journey. This session explores substitute decision makers, advance care planning, and practical steps families can take to prepare for future healthcare decisions.
Meaningful engagement can help support well-being, connection, and quality of life for people living with dementia. This session explores practical ways to create enjoyable, person-centred activities that reflect individual interests, abilities, and life experiences.