"Sharing the Journey" is a video series that 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 word dementia is a general term that refers to a cluster of symptoms caused by physical changes to the brain.
VICTORIA, B.C. – An innovative five-year project to integrate leading-edge research and care for patients living with cognitive health issues on Vancouver Island was announced today at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Duncan – Island Health and H&H Total Care Services Inc. (H&H) are working together to bring a new residential care facility to Duncan. The facility will focus on improving seniors’ care capacity in the Cowichan Valley and on meeting the needs of complex care clients.
The new site will have 80 publicly funded beds and eight private, complex care beds. The units will be grouped together in neighbourhoods with a home-like design. Each neighbourhood will have its own spa/bathing area, outdoor space, recreational area and quiet areas.
Improve your quality of life by optimizing ability and independence.
Improve your quality of life by optimizing ability and independence.
Whether you are new to caregiving or have years of experience, caregiving for a loved one can be challenging. Caregivers may feel physical, emotional and mental exhaustion.
Assisted Living services support your independence and help you continue to live in the community.
Delirium is a medical emergency that can be prevented and, in most cases, reversed. It is a sudden change in mental state which disturbs thinking and attention, and results in changed behaviour.