Embracing Change: A Family’s Story of Love and Dementia

This is the story of Audry’s journey with the growing symptoms of Dementia, and how her loving family learned to embrace the change with love and compassion and how to create a safe, comforting environment. It started with little things Small moments that made us pause and exchange glances, wondering if we were imagining things. […]
Knowledge of Dementia Improves the Family Dynamic

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and their focus is on Knowledge. Knowledge is a vital key in learning more about Alzheimer’s and Dementia, so that families can identify the warning signs and our senior loved ones can get an early diagnosis and the help and support they need to live a better quality of life. […]
Dementia’s Journey with In-Home Client-Focused Care

Dementia’s Journey As our loved ones age, their needs change, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and providing the right care and support is paramount to their quality of life. In-Home Client-focused Care is taking centre stage through Dementia’s Journey, providing personalized […]
How to Help a Loved One Accept a Dementia Diagnosis

It can be incredibly frustrating when a parent, partner, or another family member is denying, or unable to recognize, their own cognitive impairment. The goal is to help them accept a Dementia Diagnosis, get the right care and establish a plan for the future, but when acknowledgement or awareness is not forthcoming, providing assistance becomes […]
Tactile Stimulation for Seniors with Dementia

Our senses, such as sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing, connect our minds with the world around us. Many of our older loved ones experience difficulties with some of their senses. People with Dementia may not always be able to make sense of complicated sensory stimuli. However, they can still enjoy the pleasant benefits of […]
Exciting Summer Activities for Seniors in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge

Summer activities you enjoy as a senior may be things like having a family picnic, taking an art class, joining a hiking or walking club, or becoming a volunteer in your community. It is not only fun to get out and be social, it may help to maintain your well-being and independence as you age. […]
Engaging Volunteer Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Worried about a loved one and wondering if it might be dementia? It’s a difficult situation, but you’re not alone. This guide offers information about the common early signs of dementia. It aims to help you understand what to look for, how to talk to your loved one with care, and the importance of seeking a professional diagnosis.
In-Home Respite Care For Primary Caregivers and Their Loved Ones

When you are the full-time caregiver of a senior loved one, you may need a break from time to time. In-Home Respite care for primary caregivers gives them temporary relief to recharge while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. Promyse Home Care can help you by providing respite care (a short period of rest […]
Understanding the Impact of a Parent’s Dementia Diagnosis on Adult Children

Worried about a loved one and wondering if it might be dementia? It’s a difficult situation, but you’re not alone. This guide offers information about the common early signs of dementia. It aims to help you understand what to look for, how to talk to your loved one with care, and the importance of seeking a professional diagnosis.
Navigating Alzheimer’s Diagnosis with Care and Understanding

As seniors gracefully embrace the golden years, they may encounter a range of changes and adjustments, each bearing its unique significance. While many aspects of aging are entirely normal, certain shifts in mental processing, memory, and mood may warrant closer attention, especially in the context of navigating Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a condition that demands careful consideration. […]