{"id":5370,"date":"2018-09-28T05:07:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T05:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/talking-about-alzheimers-to-a-parent-or-loved-one-in-victoria-bc\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:27:25","slug":"talking-about-alzheimers-to-a-parent-or-loved-one-in-victoria-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/talking-about-alzheimers-to-a-parent-or-loved-one-in-victoria-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking about Alzheimer\u2019s to a Parent or Loved One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/09\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-39.png\" alt=\"A senior male speaks with a family member | Talking about Alzheimer\u2019s to a Parent or Loved One | Comfort Keepers Victoria | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-6467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/09\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-39.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/09\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-39-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/09\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-39-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/09\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-39-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Senior and Family in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Talking about Alzheimer\u2019s<\/strong> | Nobody looks forward to talking about Alzheimer\u2019s to a parent or loved one. It\u2019s a difficult topic that can feel overwhelming to both of you. If the parent or loved one is presently suffering from impaired judgment and memory loss, having a rational discussion about their symptoms can be difficult. There are loving ways to approach the conversation when a window of opportunity opens.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2b285f;text-align: left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Get a Medical Diagnosis First<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Since numerous medical issues can mimic early Alzheimer\u2019s, you\u2019ll want your loved one to get a full examination. After you have their approval to go to the doctor, plan the appointment as a part of a bigger day, including some enjoyable activities. This will make the day better for both of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2b285f;text-align: left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Confirm the Suspicion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Once the suspicion of Alzheimer\u2019s is confirmed, you will want to have an open conversation with your loved one. If he or she has already been considering that something may be wrong, the dialogue may go more easily than you would think. Reassure the patient that you care for them, repeatedly. Families that openly discuss the diagnosis and progression of the disease fare better emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">As you consistently reassure your parent or loved one that you will not abandon them and will be there for them, you will ease their fears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Six Tips When Talking About Alzheimer\u2019s:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #1. Cognitive state:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Participation in financial, medical, legal, long-term care, and end-of-life decisions and conversations may still be possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #2. Rejection &amp; understanding:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Your loved one might deny or reject his or her diagnosis, and it\u2019s also possible the conversation and diagnosis will not be comprehended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #3. Support system:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Obtain help from family or friends, and perhaps a social worker or clergy member who has experience with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #4. The topic of conversation:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Continue to keep conversations open while Alzheimer\u2019s Disease continues to progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #5. Emotions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Allow the newly diagnosed parent or loved one to articulate emotions, such as anger, frustration, and sadness, which are all normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #6. Depression:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Always be on the lookout for symptoms of clinical depression so you can get professional help as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Professional caregivers are available to help your loved one cope with Alzheimer&#8217;s. They can provide in-home assistance to not only help them but also give you peace of mind.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Victoria, BC, is Comfort Keepers\u00ae<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers\u00ae trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. In particular, our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/senior-care-services\/interactive-caregiving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria In-Home Caregivers Can Help with Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients&#8217; needs. Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit. Our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Senior Homecare in Victoria, BC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our unique services offer families respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. To learn more, contact the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comfort Keepers Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria is Proud to Provide Senior Care and Home Care Services to Keep Seniors Safe in Their Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria has achieved Exemplary Standing accreditation from <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\"><b>Accreditation Canada<\/b><\/a><b>. This accreditation, a rigorous evaluation of organizational processes, policies, and procedures against established quality standards by industry experts, signifies that Comfort Keepers&#8217; offices have successfully met or surpassed the stringent benchmarks for Home Care companies as defined by Accreditation Canada.<\/b><\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Every Senior and Family in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Talking about Alzheimer\u2019s | Nobody looks forward to talking about Alzheimer\u2019s to a parent or loved one. 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