There are over 50,000 seniors living in Vaughan and by 2030 there will be over 80,000 many of who are supported by a non-practitioner caregiver - a family member, partner, friend or neighbor. Caring for a senior has special considerations. Dementia, physical frailty, and the management of multiple health issues can be a few, as well as home safety, moving to long-term care and end-of-life.
5 tips for keeping aging parents at home as long as possible
Caring for a senior has special considerations. Dementia, physical frailty, and the management of multiple health issues can be a few, as well as home safety, moving to long-term care and end-of-life.
To help you keep going over the long term, we share 5 tips for keeping aging parents at home for as long as possible by reducing the caregiving workload and decreasing stress.
A positive approach sets you up for dementia care success
Something as simple as how you approach someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can set the tone for the whole interaction. Because the person with dementia’s brain has been damaged, they’re no longer processing information in the same way we do. That’s why our natural instincts for approaching someone might seem scary or aggressive from their point of view.
Learning to approach someone in a non-threatening way sets the stage for a positive interaction.