Extended Families Support Services

“If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi mom - it’s ………...”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

2. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. 🌸

3. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.❤️

4. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.👍🏽❤️👍🏽

5. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

6. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.❤️🥰❤️🥰

7. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

8. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am. ❤️

9. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends. ❤️

10. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

11. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me. ❤️

12. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated. ❤️

13. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.❤️

14. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.👍🏽

15. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.👍🏽

16. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.❤️

17. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.👍🏽

18. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.❤️❤️❤️

19. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.👍🏽

20. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.❤️

21. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.❤️🥰❤️

22. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”🌼❤️

In Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Someone once said if you take care of someone with dementia you lose them more and more everyday. When they get the diagnosis, when they go through different stages, when they need treatment and when they pass away.

This is called "the longest goodbye ". As the brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are. They could end up lying in bed, not moving and not eating or drinking.

There will be people who will scroll past this post because Dementia has not touched them. They may not know what it's like to have a loved one who has battled or is still battling dementia.”

Not all behaviours are what they seem.

Developed for health care providers, our "Changing Behaviours in the IDD population" webinar explores how people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (IDD) and dementia respond to stress, and how to better support them.

📅 May 13 | 3:30–4:30 PM ET

Register today: bit.ly/4cyZuDl

How many lives can I positively impact ✨️ #inspiration #motivation #findjoy #lovematters #breakingthecycle

Did you know Ontario offers a free guide to help seniors stay safe, healthy and connected?

The guide to programs and services for seniors covers:
• Health and wellness
• Home and housing
• Information for family and caregivers
• Law and legal matters
• Financial management
• and more!

Explore the online guide: www.ontario.ca/SeniorsGuide?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fon-seniors-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F664720115

Ontario Community and Social Services | Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care | AdvantAge Ontario | Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

Today is Advanced Care Planning Day 💜

It’s a reminder to make sure the person you’re caring for continues to receive the care they need, even if they can no longer make their own healthcare decisions.

Ontario’s Seniors Guide includes resources to help you start the process. You will find tools that can help you:
• Plan for possible loss of independence
• Understand the process
• Find support in your community

Take steps now to get prepared:
https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-programs-and-services-seniors/law-and-legal-matters -3



Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care | Ontario Ministry of Health | The Ontario Caregiver Organization | AdvantAge Ontario

We’re hopping by to say we hope your Easter weekend was filled with joy, laughter, and all things sweet! 🐰🌸💜
Here’s to fresh starts, happy hearts, and the little things that make life beautiful.

Out in the community where we belong. Keep an eye out for our flyers as they pop up around town! 👀

Supporting someone living with dementia starts with understanding the person behind the behaviour.

U-First!® training provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to help health care providers respond with empathy and confidence.

Register now for our upcoming sessions:
• 3-Week eLearning course (March 23 – April 10)
• 3-Week U-First!® Advanced eLearning (March 23 – April 10)
• Virtual Workshop (March 27)

Register today: bit.ly/464AzDV