Dementia Video Series

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Practical advice from caregivers, for caregivers 

"Sharing the Journey" is a video series funded by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. It offers family caregivers practical advice to help them respond to new challenges while maintaining a meaningful and healthy relationship with a loved one living with dementia. 

The information in these videos is useful for everyone in the community who may have friends, neighbours, coworkers or customers who have dementia. These videos are also available on our Island Health YouTube channel

Video Trailers 

The Person Inside
A Beautiful Thing
Providing Comfort

Videos at a glance

Series Overview
You Are Not Alone

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Communication

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Responsive Behaviours

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Hallucinations or Delusions
Repetition
Verbal / Physical Outbursts
Environment

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Wandering
Bathing

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Dressing

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Medication

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Sleep

 

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Self-care

 

Nutrition

 

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Personal Care

 

Shadowing

 

Communication with Professionals

 

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