{"id":5834,"date":"2026-08-26T18:04:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/?p=5834"},"modified":"2026-08-26T18:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:05:30","slug":"dementia-care-at-home-in-winnipeg-what-families-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/blog\/dementia-care-at-home-in-winnipeg-what-families-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia Care at Home in Winnipeg: What Families Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia care at home in Winnipeg is personalized, non-medical support with daily routines, personal care, meals, companionship, safety supervision, medication reminders, and family respite. It can work alongside Manitoba Home Care and medical care, but it does not diagnose or treat dementia.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most people living with dementia are not in a care home. They are at home, in familiar rooms, following routines they have kept for years. If you are a son, daughter, spouse, or close friend trying to work out what help your loved one needs, the good news is that a lot can be done at home to support their days, and yours. We are Comfort Keepers Winnipeg, a local in-home care team. This guide explains what non-medical dementia care at home can and cannot do, how it supports familiar routines, safety, and engagement, and where to turn for help in Winnipeg. To be clear from the start: in-home care supports quality of life and safety. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or slow dementia, and it never replaces medical care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia care at home in Winnipeg is non-medical, personalized support that helps a loved one keep familiar routines, stay engaged, and stay safer, while giving the family relief.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In CIHI\u2019s 2015\u20132016 data, about 6 in 10 seniors with dementia lived at home in the community rather than in long-term care, so staying home is a common path, not the exception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-home care can include personal care, meals, medication reminders, companionship, and safety supervision. It does not include diagnosis, prescribing, or medical treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Caregivers of people with dementia carry a heavy load, about 26 hours of care a week, and are far more likely to experience distress, which is why planned respite matters early.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can combine supports in Winnipeg: publicly funded Manitoba Home Care through the WRHA, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, and private care like ours. Call us at (204) 488-4600 to talk it through.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Many Families Prefer to Support a Loved One at Home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keeping a loved one with dementia at home is normal and, for many families, the right first choice. In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/dementia-care-across-the-health-system\/dementia-in-home-and-community-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information\u2019s 2015\u20132016 analysis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, about 61% of Canadian seniors with dementia, more than 261,000 people, lived outside publicly funded long-term care or nursing homes. Nationally, an estimated 771,939 people are living with dementia as of January 2025, and here in the province, more than 20,300 Manitobans are living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or another dementia, as reported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-dementia\/dementia-numbers-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada, Dementia numbers in Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.mb.ca\/research\/dementia-by-the-numbers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Dementia by the numbers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a practical reason home works for so many families. A place that is safe, familiar, and comfortable can help a person live well with dementia, because at home they are free to follow life-long routines and stay in a neighbourhood they know, while a move to an unfamiliar setting can mean a loss of self-reliance and control, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/living-well-dementia\/living-safely-independently\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada explains in Living safely and independently<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. That is also the goal Manitoba\u2019s own home care program is built around, helping people \u201cstay in their homes for as long as is safely possible,\u201d in the words of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/guide.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Manitoba\u2019s guide to home care services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home is not the right answer in every situation, and needs change over time. But for a family weighing what to do next, it helps to know that support at home is a well-worn path, not a last resort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5835 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/1mostpeoplewithdementialiveathome.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1794\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/1mostpeoplewithdementialiveathome.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/1mostpeoplewithdementialiveathome-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/1mostpeoplewithdementialiveathome-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/1mostpeoplewithdementialiveathome-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/1mostpeoplewithdementialiveathome-1536x665.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1794px) 100vw, 1794px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From our Winnipeg team: In the years we have supported Winnipeg families, the moments that matter most are rarely the big ones. They are a familiar mug in the right cupboard, a walk along the same block, a favourite song after supper. Our approach, which Comfort Keepers calls Interactive Caregiving, is to keep a person doing the everyday things they still can, with us alongside them, rather than doing everything for them. Familiar surroundings give people something to hold onto, and our job is to protect that.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:15922154,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:60,&quot;335572071&quot;:4,&quot;335572072&quot;:4,&quot;335572073&quot;:14735051,&quot;335572075&quot;:4,&quot;335572076&quot;:4,&quot;335572077&quot;:14735051,&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:4,&quot;335572081&quot;:14735051,&quot;335572083&quot;:4,&quot;335572084&quot;:4,&quot;335572085&quot;:14735051,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;single&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;single&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What In-Home Dementia Care Can Include<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-home dementia care is non-medical, personalized help with everyday life. It covers the practical parts of the day a person may find harder over time, from personal care and meals to companionship and gentle supervision for safety, and it gives family caregivers a break. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada\u2019s guidance on day-to-day care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describes how people living with dementia \u201cgradually need more and more help\u201d with personal care, meals, routines, and getting around, and that is the ground in-home care covers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These are the same supports Manitoba\u2019s public program lists in its own words: help \u201cwith mobility, such as walking, transferring and personal care, such as bathing, dressing and toileting,\u201d help \u201cwith activities such as meals, light housekeeping and laundry,\u201d and \u201cshort periods of in-home relief for your caregiver,\u201d per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/guide.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Manitoba home care guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. A good caregiver does this with the person, not simply for them. World Health Organization guidance for caregivers puts it plainly, to \u201cengage the person in personal care by helping them do as much as they can themselves,\u201d and to remind the person to eat and drink rather than take the task away, in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">information for caregivers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Our own care is personalized rather than a fixed package, so it can begin with a few hours a week and grow as needs do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a clear line between this kind of support and medical care, and it matters. Non-pharmacological support of this kind \u201ccan improve quality of life and daily functioning,\u201d according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Health Organization\u2019s dementia fact sheet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, but the same source is direct that there is no cure for dementia. In-home care helps a person live better day to day. It does not treat the condition. The table below shows where that line sits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 1. What non-medical in-home dementia care can and cannot do<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"8\" aria-colcount=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What our caregivers can support<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What stays with medical professionals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diagnosing dementia or its stage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meals, nutrition, and reminders to drink fluids<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prescribing or adjusting medications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medication reminders (prompting, not administering treatment)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medical or nursing treatment of the disease<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Companionship, conversation, and meaningful activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therapies aimed at the disease itself<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gentle supervision and everyday safety awareness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency and acute medical care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transportation, errands, and appointments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fitness-to-drive and clinical assessments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"8\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Respite so family caregivers can rest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Long-term prognosis and treatment planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If a family is unsure which needs are medical and which are day-to-day, that is exactly the kind of thing our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/in-home-elder-care-services\/alzheimers-care-and-dementia-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dementia care team in Winnipeg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help you sort out, and we will always point you back to your physician or Manitoba Home Care for the medical side.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Role of Familiar Routines and Meaningful Engagement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5838 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consistent routines and meaningful activity help a person with dementia know what to expect, stay engaged, and keep a sense of independence and dignity. Routines \u201chelp the person with dementia know what to expect, and help them continue to do things on their own,\u201d which supports \u201cgreater dignity and confidence,\u201d as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/setting-routines-reminders\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada notes in Setting routines and reminders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The World Health Organization adds that \u201cit is important to maintain routines similar to the ones that the person had before developing dementia,\u201d in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">caregiver guidance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Familiarity is the thread, and a routine a person already knows carries less confusion than a new one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engagement matters just as much as routine. Staying socially active \u201cmay help manage the symptoms of dementia, allowing people with dementia to live independently for a longer period of time,\u201d according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/living-well-dementia\/living-safely-independently\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Activity works best when it is matched to what the person can still do and enjoy, so they \u201cfeel successful and have fun,\u201d as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-caregiving\/adapting-activities-people-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. National Institute on Aging advises on adapting activities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This is the heart of person-centred care, which the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-healthcare-provider\/person-centred-care-people-dementia-living-care-homes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describes as recognizing a person\u2019s \u201cunique values, personal history and personality\u201d and their \u201cequal right to dignity, respect.\u201d Canada\u2019s national dementia strategy is built on the same idea, \u201ca person-centred approach that focuses on respecting and preserving an individual\u2019s rights, autonomy and dignity,\u201d in the words of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyday Ways We Support a Familiar Routine<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supporting a routine is mostly small, steady things. We keep the day\u2019s rhythm close to what a person is used to, waking, meals, a walk, rest, and evening wind-down at familiar times. We build activity around what someone already loves, whether that is folding laundry together, a hand of cards, a favourite radio programme, or preparing a family recipe. Shared meals give the day structure, and we serve them in a calm, quiet place, encourage the person to feed themselves where they can, offer regular drinks to avoid dehydration, and never rush, following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/meal-time\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada\u2019s mealtime guidance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. None of this is complicated. It just has to be consistent and led by the person.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicating in a Way That Reduces Stress<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">How we speak with someone can make an ordinary moment calmer or harder. Widely recommended approaches are gentle and simple: make eye contact and use the person\u2019s name, be aware of your tone and body language, allow more time for a reply, and never talk about the person as though they are not there, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication\/communicating-someone-who-has-alzheimers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging sets out<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The World Health Organization adds to \u201cspeak clearly, slowly\u201d and \u201cface-to-face and at eye level,\u201d and to ask \u201cone thing at a time,\u201d in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">caregiver information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Our caregivers use these approaches every day, because a familiar face and an unhurried manner do as much for a person\u2019s comfort as any task on the schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyday Safety and Awareness at Home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety at home means reducing everyday risks, falls, kitchen and medication hazards, and the chance of a person becoming lost, through simple adjustments and a consistent, watchful presence. It is worth being honest that no measure removes risk entirely. The aim is to lower it while protecting a person\u2019s independence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Falls are the biggest everyday hazard. They are \u201cthe leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older\u201d in Canada, and it is estimated that between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/surveillance-report-falls-older-adults-canada.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada\u2019s surveillance report on falls<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/health-promotion\/aging-seniors\/publications\/publications-general-public\/seniors-falls-canada-second-report.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seniors\u2019 Falls in Canada report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Many risks are reducible with practical changes, good lighting and night lights, grab bars by the toilet and bath, non-slip bath mats, and removing or securing loose scatter mats, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/healthy-living\/your-health\/lifestyles\/seniors-aging-preventing-falls-around-your-home.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health Canada advises<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. For dementia specifically, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/making-your-environment-safe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada suggests<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> locking away medications and cleaning products, checking whether appliances can be used safely, and improving lighting to reduce shadows that may cause confusion, while cautioning against restricting a person so much that it harms their confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some people with dementia become disoriented and lose their way. Six in ten people who live with dementia are at risk of getting lost, notes the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/understanding-symptoms\/disorientation-losing-ones-way\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which prefers the term \u201cwalking about\u201d to \u201cwandering.\u201d Families can register a loved one with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/medicalert-safely-home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MedicAlert<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Safely Home<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, described as \u201ca nationwide service designed to help identify a person living with dementia who has gone missing,\u201d and in Manitoba you can sign up through the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. It is important to keep expectations realistic, because \u201cno device or system can guarantee that a person living with dementia will not get lost or that they will be found,\u201d as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/tracking-devices\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada states plainly<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. What a consistent caregiver adds is steady attention. Regular check-ins and presence \u201ccan help reduce risks,\u201d in the Society\u2019s words.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Driving is often the hardest safety conversation. Most people in the early stages of dementia \u201ccan continue to drive safely and competently,\u201d but the condition will eventually raise the risk, and a person \u201cshould stop driving as soon as possible\u201d once a collision becomes more likely, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/managing-changes-your-abilities\/driving-dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada\u2019s guidance on driving<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This is a medical and legal matter, not something a home-care team decides. We support families around it, and we point you to your physician and Manitoba\u2019s licensing process for the actual determination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 2. Common home-safety concerns and practical steps<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"6\" aria-colcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concern<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A practical step<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How a caregiver can help<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Falls while walking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improve lighting, add grab bars and non-slip mats, remove loose rugs (Health Canada)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supervise movement, keep paths clear, encourage safe activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kitchen and appliances<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check whether stove, kettle, and appliances can be used safely (Alzheimer Society)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prepare meals together and stay present during cooking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medications and hazards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lock away medications, cleaning products, and chemicals (Alzheimer Society)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide medication reminders and safe storage awareness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Becoming lost (\u201cwalking about\u201d)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register with MedicAlert Safely Home; keep routines that reduce restlessness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Offer familiar routines, activity, and steady companionship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Night-time safety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan for higher-risk evening hours and consider added supervision<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide overnight or continuous support where needed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety measures work best layered together, and none of them replaces knowing the person well enough to notice when something is off.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Care Can Support Family Caregivers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-home care gives family caregivers real, scheduled relief, and that relief is a healthy, normal part of dementia caregiving, not a sign of failing. The load is heavy and well documented. About 26 hours a week of informal care is required for a Canadian aged 65 or older living with dementia, compared with 17 hours for a senior without dementia, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/dementia-in-canada-summary\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The distress that comes with it is real, and recent federal data shows the gap remains substantial: in 2023\u20132024, 35.3% of caregivers for people living with dementia experienced symptoms of distress such as anger, depression, or feeling unable to continue, compared with 19.2% of caregivers for people without dementia, as reported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy-together-we-achieve-2025.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Families also carry a real cost: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health-infobase.canada.ca\/datalab\/dementia-alzheimers-blog.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> has reported an average of about $4,600 out of pocket each year for each person with dementia in a caregiver\u2019s care. Across Canada, family and friends provide more than 580 million hours of unpaid dementia care a year, equal to about 290,000 full-time jobs, reports the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-dementia\/dementia-numbers-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Respite care is the direct answer to that load. It is \u201ca break, a chance to do something for yourself,\u201d and \u201cregular relief can help to rejuvenate your mind and body,\u201d which as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/finding-help\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada notes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help you \u201cbe a better caregiver when you return.\u201d Respite can be in-home, through an adult day program, or a short residential stay. The reason to arrange it early rather than late is that caregiver stress builds quietly, and the Society lists signs worth watching for, including exhaustion, sleeplessness, anxiety, social withdrawal, and health problems, in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/reducing-caregiver-stress\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">guidance on reducing caregiver stress<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You should not have to do it all alone, and bringing in help before a crisis is easier on everyone. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/in-home-elder-care-services\/respite-care-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">respite care in Winnipeg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is built exactly for this: a regular weekly break, or cover when you are unwell or away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5836 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/2signsofcaregiverstress.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1803\" height=\"961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/2signsofcaregiverstress.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/2signsofcaregiverstress-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/2signsofcaregiverstress-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/2signsofcaregiverstress-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/2signsofcaregiverstress-1536x819.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1803px) 100vw, 1803px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Care Needs Become More Continuous<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As dementia progresses, needs usually increase, and some families move from a few hours of help a week toward overnight or continuous support. It helps to know which way things tend to go, without treating it as a fixed timetable. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s disease, \u201cnor can its progression be reversed,\u201d as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-alzheimers-disease\/stages-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada states<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, so care is about supporting the person well at each stage, not changing the course of the disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Care needs tend to rise stage by stage. In the early stage a person \u201ckeeps many of their abilities and assistance may not be needed,\u201d while in the later stage \u201ccare may be required 24 hours a day,\u201d per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/what-expect-persons-dementia-progresses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/what-are-signs-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describes the middle stage as the point where \u201cmore intensive supervision and care become necessary.\u201d Night-time is often what tips a family toward more hours, because restlessness and disorientation can happen in the evening and overnight, and added supervision can help keep those hours safer. Because our care is personalized, it can grow from a few hours a week to overnight or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/24-hour-home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">24-hour home care in Winnipeg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> without the person having to change providers or start over with a stranger. The point is that support can grow with the need, gradually, and on your family\u2019s terms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5837 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/3howcareadaptsasneedschange.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1751\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/3howcareadaptsasneedschange.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/3howcareadaptsasneedschange-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/3howcareadaptsasneedschange-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/3howcareadaptsasneedschange-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2026\/08\/3howcareadaptsasneedschange-1536x717.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1751px) 100vw, 1751px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Questions to Ask a Dementia Care Provider<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before choosing a provider, ask how they handle the things that matter most in dementia care: training, consistency, the care plan, how care scales, night-time safety, respite, backup, communication, and honesty about their limits. Good answers to these questions tell you far more than any brochure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are your caregivers specifically trained in dementia care, including communication and responsive behaviours, rather than general senior care alone?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will the same one or two caregivers be assigned, so my loved one sees familiar faces, and how do you match them to personality and routine?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you create a written, individual care plan, and how often is it reviewed and updated as needs change?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As needs grow, can you add hours, overnight shifts, or continuous support without us switching providers?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do you handle night-time supervision, the risk of a person walking about, and home-safety concerns?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can you provide regular respite so the family gets scheduled breaks, and cover longer or emergency respite when needed?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What happens if the assigned caregiver is unavailable, and how quickly is backup arranged?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How will you keep us informed about changes in mood, appetite, sleep, or new behaviours between visits?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will you coordinate with our family, physician, Manitoba Home Care, and the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial Nova\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since this is non-medical care, how do you recognize when needs go beyond what in-home care can safely provide, and help us plan the next step?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:-260,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are glad to answer every one of these about our own service, and we think you should ask them of anyone you consider.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local Support for Winnipeg Families<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winnipeg families rarely rely on one source of help. Most combine several: publicly funded Manitoba Home Care delivered through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, private in-home care like ours, and, for eligible veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada. Knowing what each one offers makes the next call easier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manitoba\u2019s Home Care Program is publicly funded, provided \u201cbased on assessed need,\u201d and delivered through the regional health authorities, as described by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Manitoba<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. In Winnipeg, you or a family member can start by calling the WRHA Home Care intake line at 204-788-8330 to request an assessment, per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wrha.mb.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winnipeg Regional Health Authority<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Public and private care can work together. The province\u2019s Self\/Family Managed Care option lets families receive funding to \u201cpurchase services or to employ staff,\u201d as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wrha.mb.ca\/home-care\/self-and-family-managed-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WRHA explains<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and many families use public support alongside privately arranged hours. Most services in an approved care plan are publicly funded, although specific services, including respite in another setting and adult day programs, may carry fees, per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/faq.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">provincial FAQ<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is the local hub for dementia support. The First Link<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Dementia Helpline is reachable at 204-943-6622 in Winnipeg or 1-800-378-6699 toll-free, connecting families to information, support groups, education, and Safely Home<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> registration, per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.mb.ca\/we-can-help\/programs-and-services\/first-link\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Manitoba<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Many of its supports are free, while some programs have a registration fee. The Society also runs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.mb.ca\/community-programs\/minds-in-motion\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minds in Motion<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a program \u201cconnecting people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners through fitness, conversation and activity.\u201d For veterans, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veterans.gc.ca\/en\/housing-and-home-life\/help-home\/veterans-independence-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Independence Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from Veterans Affairs Canada provides \u201cannual tax-free funding for services such as grounds maintenance, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, and professional health and support services.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 3. Where Winnipeg families can turn<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:60,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"6\" aria-colcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Resource<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What it offers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to reach it<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manitoba Home Care (WRHA)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Publicly funded, assessed-need home care in Winnipeg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Care intake line 204-788-8330<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Manitoba<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Helpline, support groups, education, Safely Home (many supports free; some programs have a fee)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">First Link Dementia Helpline 204-943-6622 or 1-800-378-6699<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minds in Motion<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fitness, conversation, and activity for people with dementia and care partners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Affairs Canada<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Independence Program funding for home support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">veterans.gc.ca<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comfort Keepers Winnipeg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personalized non-medical in-home dementia care and respite<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(204) 488-4600<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:20}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Winnipeg Families Count on Comfort Keepers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families choose us for dementia care at home for a few clear reasons: we are local and accountable, our care is personal, and it grows with your loved one without you ever having to start over with a stranger. We are here to be the steady part of the picture that ties the rest of your support together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are owned and operated right here in Winnipeg, led by owner Debbie Bell, who has been part of local home care since 2014. A real person and a local team stand behind the care, not a distant call centre, and that local accountability is something you can feel in how we show up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our caregivers are matched to your loved one\u2019s personality and daily routine, and we work to keep the same familiar faces coming to the home. In dementia care, that consistency matters more than almost anything else, because a trusted, recognized caregiver brings calm that a rotating roster of strangers cannot. We build the day around the person through Interactive Caregiving, keeping them involved in the activities they still enjoy, and we adjust the plan as needs change, from a few hours a week to overnight or continuous support, all with one team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We also work alongside the rest of your loved one\u2019s support, your family, their physician, Manitoba Home Care, and the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, so the pieces fit together rather than pull in different directions. You do not have to coordinate all of it on your own. And because dementia does not keep office hours, our Winnipeg team is reachable and our care can be arranged around the clock. When you want to talk it through, we are ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Start a Care Conversation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start gently and early. Pick a calm, unhurried moment, focus on independence and safety rather than what is being lost, offer choices instead of instructions, and begin with a small amount of help rather than a big change all at once. A person is far more likely to accept a little support with something specific, a ride to an appointment or a hand with meals, than a wholesale handover of their day. If the first conversation does not go smoothly, that is normal, and it is worth returning to later rather than pushing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When you are ready to look at in-home care, the practical next step is a conversation with a provider about what your loved one needs now and what may change. With us, that starts with a no-pressure talk about your family\u2019s situation, and care that begins where it makes sense and grows only as needed. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/in-home-elder-care-services\/alzheimers-care-and-dementia-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ask about dementia care at home<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> any time, or reach our Winnipeg team at (204) 488-4600. We will walk you through the options at your pace, and when you are ready, we are here to help your loved one stay safe, engaged, and at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About the Author and Reviewer<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This guide was written by the Comfort Keepers Winnipeg Editorial Team and reviewed for local service accuracy by Debbie Bell, Owner of Comfort Keepers Winnipeg, who has led the local office since 2014 and brings a background in health care to the Winnipeg team\u2019s work. Debbie\u2019s review confirms that the local service information here reflects how our Winnipeg team actually supports families. It is a local service-accuracy review, not a clinical or medical review. You can learn more on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Debbie Bell\u2019s profile page<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This article provides general information and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-dementia\/dementia-numbers-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia numbers in Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2025).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.mb.ca\/research\/dementia-by-the-numbers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia by the numbers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2025).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/dementia-care-across-the-health-system\/dementia-in-home-and-community-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia in home and community care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2015\u20132016 data).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/dementia-in-canada-summary\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia in Canada: Summary<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health-infobase.canada.ca\/datalab\/dementia-alzheimers-blog.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia in Canada data blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2020).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy-together-we-achieve-2025.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Achieve, 2025 annual report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2025).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/surveillance-report-falls-older-adults-canada.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surveillance report on falls among older adults in Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2024).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/health-promotion\/aging-seniors\/publications\/publications-general-public\/seniors-falls-canada-second-report.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seniors\u2019 Falls in Canada: Second Report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2014).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/healthy-living\/your-health\/lifestyles\/seniors-aging-preventing-falls-around-your-home.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seniors and Aging: Preventing Falls in and around Your Home<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2019).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Health Organization. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia fact sheet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2026).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Health Organization. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia: Information for caregivers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2020).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-caregiving\/adapting-activities-people-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adapting Activities for People With Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2024).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication\/communicating-someone-who-has-alzheimers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicating With Someone Who Has Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (2024).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/what-are-signs-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Are the Signs of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/living-well-dementia\/living-safely-independently\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Living safely and independently<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/setting-routines-reminders\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Setting routines and reminders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Providing day-to-day care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/meal-time\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meal time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-healthcare-provider\/person-centred-care-people-dementia-living-care-homes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Person-centred care of people with dementia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/making-your-environment-safe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Making your environment safe<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/understanding-symptoms\/disorientation-losing-ones-way\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disorientation and losing one\u2019s way<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/medicalert-safely-home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MedicAlert<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Safely Home<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/tracking-devices\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tracking devices<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/managing-changes-your-abilities\/driving-dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Driving with dementia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-alzheimers-disease\/stages-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The stages of Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/what-expect-persons-dementia-progresses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to expect as the person\u2019s dementia progresses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/finding-help\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finding help<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/reducing-caregiver-stress\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reducing caregiver stress<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Manitoba. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Care Services in Manitoba<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/guide.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Guide to Home Care Services in Manitoba<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/homecare\/faq.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Care FAQ<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wrha.mb.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wrha.mb.ca\/home-care\/self-and-family-managed-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Self and Family Managed Care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.mb.ca\/we-can-help\/programs-and-services\/first-link\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">First Link<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.mb.ca\/community-programs\/minds-in-motion\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minds in Motion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Affairs Canada. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veterans.gc.ca\/en\/housing-and-home-life\/help-home\/veterans-independence-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Independence Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:260,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is dementia care at home covered by Manitoba Home Care, or do we pay privately?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can be both, and the two are separate. Public Manitoba Home Care follows an assessed need and a set schedule, while private care like ours is arranged and paid for directly by the family, with no assessment needed to begin and more say over the caregiver, the hours, and the times of day. Many families start with a little private help while they wait for a public assessment, then keep the mix that works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do your dementia caregivers provide medical or nursing care?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our dementia care at home is non-medical, and medication is a good example of the line. Our caregivers can remind a person to take what their doctor has already prescribed, but they do not prescribe, adjust, or administer treatment. When clinical care such as wound care or injections is needed, it is arranged with a qualified nurse or your physician, and we coordinate so nothing falls through the gap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does night-time restlessness mean our loved one has to move to a facility?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Usually not on its own. Overnight support at home can take different shapes, from a caregiver who stays awake through the night to a live-in arrangement, and the right choice depends on what is actually happening after dark. Matching the type of night support to the real need is often what lets someone stay home longer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What if our parent refuses help?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is very common, and it is usually about protecting independence and pride. When gentle first steps are not landing and you are worried about safety, it often helps to involve someone the person already trusts, such as their family doctor, and to keep the conversation on one specific concern rather than &#8220;help&#8221; in general. When refusal and a real safety risk start to collide, that is a good moment to talk it through with your physician or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How quickly can in-home care start in Winnipeg?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It depends on the level of support you need and current availability. The fastest way to get a clear answer for your situation is to call our Winnipeg team at (204) 488-4600, and we will walk you through timing and next steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:140}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dementia care at home in Winnipeg is personalized, non-medical support with daily routines, personal care, meals, companionship, safety supervision, medication reminders, and family respite. It can work alongside Manitoba Home Care and medical care, but it does not diagnose or treat dementia.\u00a0 Most people living with dementia are not in a care home. 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