FINANCES
BY TODD LEWYS
DEMENTIA SUPPORT
and talked things out with me. My physician also suggested that I try out a support group.” Like the counselling from the Alzheimer Society, the support group was a life changer. “I had my first session on May first. I was shocked at how similar our stories were. Best of all, I didn’t feel exhausted – it was a good outlet. I’ve also watched videos, too. It’s all been worth the effort.” With her mom recently moving from an assisted living apartment to a personal care home, Nolin says she’s ready for the next step in her caregiving journey. “I’ve done the best I can. I
the responsibility of looking after parents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. “There’s got to be a way for healthcare professionals and the medical system to do a better job of providing information,” she says. “It can be such a lonely journey. Resources are critical because dementia is a challenge of a lifetime. Changes happen so fast, so dealing with everything can be so overwhelming. That’s why resources need to be easily accessible.”
now know what the outcome will be – this is my mom’s end-of-life journey. I will take the best steps for her and deal with it. But I need to look after myself.” Nolin adds that there must be far more support made available for those charged with Resources are critical because dementia is a challenge of a lifetime. Changes happen so fast, so dealing with everything can be so overwhelming.
To find out more about dementia or reach out for support, visit alzheimer.mb.ca.
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