‘Communicating Well with Dementia’ | Let’s Talk about Dementia

[ad_1] A supported conversation group It was the end of 2021, and COVID restrictions were beginning to relax.  Finally, we were able to restart our already established Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) groups. It was around this time that another idea started to form.  One of our therapists was simultaneously seeing three separate clients with … Read more

Happy Healthy Caregiver’s digital course is available on WCN University

[ad_1] One of the top pain points for family caregivers is the need for training and education. Many family caregivers were tossed into a family caregiving role overnight or may have seen the need for more care coming but didn’t know what they didn’t know. Either way, family caregivers struggle to keep their heads above … Read more

Overcoming Stigma and Seeking counselling sessions for depression

[ad_1] The ups and downs of life can be tough to navigate, and for many people, challenges with mental health can compound these difficulties and make them even more difficult to navigate. It is crucial to get the assistance and support that is necessary to overcome the effects of depression. In particular, depression can dramatically … Read more

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE

[ad_1] by Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that focus on palliation, or relief of symptoms, associated with serious, debilitating illnesses. Such symptoms may include pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, or the need for additional emotional support. Palliative … Read more