Caring for someone living with dementia over the holidays
Throughout December BCCPA is running a series on the holidays, seniors’ care and family caregiving. For this post we spoke with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. about caring for someone living with dementia over the holidays. Living with dementia often means that traditions must be adapted to avoid stress for both the person living with […]
Tips for holiday visits with a senior living in care
Throughout December BCCPA is running a series on the holidays, seniors’ care and family caregiving. In previous posts we have reminded our readers to take time out of their busy holiday schedules to give the gift of time – by visiting or contacting a senior living in a care home. But how do you ensure […]
How caregivers can cope when the holidays are not so merry
Throngs of people are descending on the shopping malls, gallons of eggnog are flowing, the children in your life are bouncing off the walls awaiting Santa, and you… well, the holiday spirit is just not taking hold. This time of year can be difficult for many people — whether it be the stress of extra […]
