Family and Caregiver Resources
Welcome to our Family and Caregiver Resource Centre!
On this page you will find free, trustworthy online resources to understand Dementia care. We hope this supports you in understanding practical ways to provide compassionate person-centered care to your person living with dementia
Explore resources covering topics that include:
- Understanding Dementia
- Responding to changes in behaviours
- Communication Strategies
- Caregiver well-being
- Future Planning
- Responding to changes in behaviours
Behavioural Support Resources
Brain Xchange
This resource helps older adults at risk of/experiencing responsive behaviours related to dementia and mental health.
Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit
This free online library offers resources to help care partners and providers understand and respond to dementia related changes in mood and behaviour.
Canadian Coalition for Senior’s Mental Health Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
This resource is focused on improving seniors’ mental health, offering guidelines, clinical tools, and educational resources for understanding behaviours.
What does quality dementia care look like in practice?
Understanding the person is the foundation of meaningful dementia care. The Dementia standards of Care provide a framework for putting these principles into practice and supporting quality care across different environments.
Non-medication treatment
Integrating activities such as physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement can help manage symptoms and preserve independence without relying on medications.
Personalized Care
Tailoring interventions to the person can promote engagement and improve quality of life for the person living with dementia.
Individualized Assessment
Individualized assessments are essential in understanding each person’s unique cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Regular person-centered assessments can help to identify and inform changes to guide appropriate care interventions.
Learn More About Tech-ICP
This video walks through the pathway and benefits of implementing the Tech-ICP in Long Term Homes. Heli Juola (Clinical Study Manager) walks through major components of the Tech-ICP project, including involvement of interdisciplinary teams in tracking and supporting responsive behaviours experienced in dementia, and implementing non-medication interventions (e.g., non-pharmacological supports and wearable technology).