"It's time for a new ethic of care to replace the stigma of dementia... Specifically, we need an ethic that challenges stigma by broadening the duty of care to include fully supporting the capacity of individuals living with dementia for creativity, imagination and other positive potentialities.” Authors: Alisa Grigorovich, PhD, [...]
This article focuses on a culture of care which is an issue not just for Canadians. Nor is it an issue just for health professionals and residential care providers. It is for the whole of society. "Over 80 per cent of Canada’s COVID-related deaths are associated with nursing homes, with the [...]
Cultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia, and present their lives as disposable. Authors: Alisa Grigorovich, University of Toronto and Pia Kontos, University of Toronto Originally published: August 5, 2020 Over 80 per cent of Canada’s COVID-related deaths are associated with nursing homes, with the majority of [...]
"With family together, either in person or by video, the holidays offer an opportunity for deep, personal discussions about the future." - Lindy Grief Davidson, University of South Florida In homes across the U.S., families increasingly know someone who has been sick or hospitalized with COVID-19. With the death [...]
On the best of days, caregiving for a family member with dementia is difficult. Watching the decline of a loved one is hard. Having to help them with things that are basic and personal makes it even harder. The commitment - 24 hours a day - offers little time for [...]