Dementia Care
What Is Dementia?
Dementia is not a specific disease or diagnosis. It is an umbrella term for a number of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain (Alzheimer's disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, mixed dementia and many more). Symptoms may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, judgment and reasoning, changes in mood, behavior and communication abilities. Dementia is progressive, therefore as symptoms worsen, this can lead to a decline in the person’s ability to perform everyday activities.
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Earth Angels Homecare can create a customized home care plan that changes as your loved one's needs change. Our care team has extensive training and experience in providing the right level of individual care and support, while carefully monitoring everything from medication to daily activities. Our Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ to Care techniques are about creating a positive environment that focuses on what they can do, not what they can’t do.
Dementia Quick Facts
As of January 1, 2025, it's estimated that 771,939 Canadians are living with dementia.
Every day, more than 414 people in Canada develop dementia. This is more than 17 every hour.
By 2030, the number of Canadians living with dementia is expected to rise to one million.
Dementia doesn’t define a person. They’re still the same individual as they were before their diagnosis.
People with dementia can continue the things they love and remain active in their communities with the right help and support.
Earth Angels Homecare Training
Our team follows the The Positive Approach to Care™ philosophy, developed by dementia-expert, Teepa Snow. This approach empowers caregivers to:
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Respond to a person's change in cognition and abilities in a way that is not hurtful or offensive.
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Understand that, with practice, common reactions to the person with dementia can become thoughtful responses that improve quality of life for everyone involved.
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Recognize that the person with dementia is doing the best they can and if something isn't working, it's the responsibility of the caregiver to change their approach toward the person living with dementia.
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Be aware of environments surrounding a person with dementia and make changes as necessary.