Archive for March 2019
Alzheimer Society of Canada Continues Campaign Against Dementia Stigma
Are you aware of dementia stigma? To change attitudes around the disease, the Alzheimer Society of Canada recently initiated a nationwide campaign to showcase Canadians who live with dementia and face stigma. Learn more about the campaign and how to take steps towards reducing dementia stigma. Campaign Against Dementia Stigma If you don’t think people living…
Read More4 Tips for Reducing Alzheimer’s Stigma
Last Updated: March 1, 2019 More awareness has recently been given to reducing the stigma that surrounds Alzheimer’s — whether it is celebrities speaking from personal experiences with the disease or countries like Canada, campaigning against the shame and stigma associated with dementia. Learn more about Alzheimer’s stigma and four steps that you can take to reduce…
Read MoreManaging Caregiving and Guilt
Last Updated: March 4, 2019 Most family caregivers have instances where they experience guilt over how they’ve handled a situation with a parent or senior loved one and wonder if they could have done more. The guilt may be inevitable while caregiving, but it does not need to consume you. Learn more about how to…
Read MoreHow to Handle Caregiver Guilt After Moving Parents Into Senior Living
Family caregivers face a complicated mix of emotions while caring for parents and seniors loved ones – and the least useful of them all is guilt. In addition to taking away energy and time that you can’t afford, guilt can also keep you from making the best decision for your parents. In a lot of…
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