Caring Conversations in Dementia

Welcome to Caring Conversations in Dementia, a resource where caregivers provide valuable insights into their personal journey of caring for their loved ones living with dementia.

On this website, you’ll meet four passionate caregivers who each share their insights, thoughts, and experiences while caring for a person living with dementia.

From sharing a dementia diagnosis, managing financial and legal affairs, to adapting your homes for dementia care, and creating a meaningful legacy for your families, we hope that this resource provides you the support and guidance to help you navigate these challenges.

We’ve segmented this resource into five overarching themes, each containing a series of inspiring videos from four caregivers. Click on a topic to begin.

Sharing is Caring

Learn how accepting and sharing the diagnosis amongst those you love and trust most can break down stigma and help focus on what matters most.

Pills, Bills, Wills & Wheels

Life doesn’t stop after a diagnosis of dementia. Learn how breaking down life administration can ease a journey with dementia.

The Changing Home

Gain insights into how to mitigate some risks in the home to keep your loved ones safer and happier for longer.

Creating a Legacy

Many caregivers struggle with changing personalities and traits. Understand how you can foster meaningful moments and create lasting memories with your loved one.

The Hardest Conversations

Establishing the wishes of our loved ones in regard to end-of-life can be a devastating, but unavoidable, process. Uncover ways to approach delicate conversations and cope with the burden of difficult decision-making.

Resources

We’ve collated a suite of resources to help you and your loved one through this journey together.