Help for a Loved One with Dementia Refusing Care
Anosognosia and Fear When aging parents suffering from dementia refuse help, it can be an incredibly frustrating experience. The emotions caregivers face can be overwhelming, including guilt, helplessness, and frustration. Acknowledging these emotions is crucial, as it validates the difficult role caregivers play. When that parent is exhibiting symptoms of dementia, worries for both the […]
Keeping our Senior Loved Ones on their Feet and Prevent Falls
Among Canadian seniors, falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year, with the numbers rising. Falls and associated outcomes harm the injured individuals and affect family, friends, care providers and the health care system. Falls can lead to negative mental health outcomes such as fear […]
