Featuring: Noelannah Neubauer, PhD, OT Reg. (AB) and Isabella Chawrun, PhD Student Summary: In this Webinar, Noelannah Neubauer and Isabella Chawrun gave a live orientation to the newly developed toolkit from the University of Waterloo titled “Toolkit to Manage the …
When a husband and wife both have dementia, they can feel lost if they’re not able to continue living together. And yet, that’s often what happens to couples who need dementia care. They become separated, and they lose one another’s …
Leslie’s mom vowed that the only way she’d leave her apartment in London, Ontario was feet first. She remained independent well into her nineties, but then her behaviour changed. She had trouble bathing and dressing. She cooked for herself, but …
If you’re spending part of the holidays at home with someone in your family who has dementia, adjusting your expectations will be helpful so that it is as positive as possible for everyone. And that’s not easy, considering how important …
On Thursday, October 24, 2019, we opened Cedar Creek House, our second residence in Kitchener for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Here’s an excerpt from the article we posted for opening day. Although the world is very different …
Sandra’s mom moved into Highview Residences Kitchener just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada in March. In fact, as of mid-May, Sandra hasn’t had the chance to visit her mom in person. She’s only been able to keep in touch …
How a Power of Attorney for Personal Care works in Ontario and what that means in practical terms when making decisions for someone who has dementia You’re concerned that a family member who’s living with dementia isn’t taking care of …
What happens in Ontario when a person with dementia is unsafe living in their own home but refuses to move? One day in December 2017, Dave got an email from his brother Pete telling him that their parents in Mississauga …
We are excited to introduce intergenerational activities at Highview Residences On January 2, our residents enjoyed reading stories with the youngest generation. The children were able to practice reading to a group and to individual residents. The residents were so …
Kait Carnegie, Activation Co-ordinator of Highview Kitchener, was recently interviewed by the CBC to discuss the importance of visiting loved ones with dementia during the holidays. Click here to read the full article.