Love Me Tender Health Care Services

05/26/2023

Register or donate now to help those living with dementia and their families.

05/03/2023

Free Webinar series! Sign up...I will meet you on line :)

People living with dementia may face various challenges that could prevent them from maintaining a healthy lifestyle. To address some of these challenges, we are hosting a webinar series in May, focusing on health and wellness in relation to dementia.

05/03/2023

This is amazing! Brought a tear to my eyes 💕

A 104-year-old Second World War veteran is walking 104 laps around his retirement home courtyard for charity.

05/01/2023

We are seeking a care giver for a lovely male client who is diagnosed with parkinsons and lewy body dementia. No personal care required. Cooking, medication reminders, companion care. Prefer someone with a vehicle. This is a Monday- Thursday position, averaging 6 hours a day. Uvic area.
Please message me if you are interested or know someone who is.

04/20/2023

Happy National Volunteer Week! From April 16 to April 22, we’re celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers across Canada, including those who support the Alzheimer Society of B.C.!

Volunteers have an immense impact on our organization and the wider community. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you. Over the next seven days, we will be sharing stories, facts, and insights about the role of volunteers at the Society.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on the amazing people who help make our mission a reality!

Visit alzbc.org/NVW2023

03/28/2023

Taking care of your loved one (s) can be difficult and stressful at times. Take the Caregiver Burden Quiz and see how you are coping. Love Me Tender Health Care Services is here to ease some of that burden before it becomes burnout.

03/05/2023

IF I GET DEMENTIA 💕
If you have a loved one with Dementia...

“𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original places.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

𝐼𝒻 𝐼 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒹𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒶, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

We are here to provide exceptional care for your loved ones.

03/05/2023

What is a MOST and why should I ensure that my parents have it?

A medical order, called a MOST (Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment) is a form completed in discussion with, and signed by, your doctor. It is another way to ensure that in an urgent situation where you are unable to express your wishes about health care or life-sustaining measures, your health care team will align
treatment with your wishes. Your MOST forms a part of your medical record. The MOST form should be available in your loved ones home (or yours if you are the caregiver) and available to emergency services. This form is also required when your loved one is placed in a care facility.

All of this a bit overwhelming? Love Me Tender Health Care Services can assist. Our Registered Nurse Case Manager can be there and work along with you to navigate through the complex process of our health care system and placement into higher level of care.

02/13/2023

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Managing the Toll: The emotional strain of caregiving.

Managing the Toll: The emotional strain of caregiving.

02/08/2023

Based on information collected from the US & UK, dementia impacts Black communities at higher rates with some studies showing they are two times more likely to be affected by dementia.

For Black History Month, we’re honoring members of the Black community who may be living with dementia by acknowledging the conversation about the impact dementia has on Black communities across the country.

Our federation partner, the Alzheimer Society of Canada will be hosting a virtual event on Thursday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. (P.S.T.) for Experiences of dementia in the Black community: A Canadian perspective.

Register: alzheimer.ca/en/whats-happening/events/dementia-black-community-canada

02/04/2023

7 Signs Your Loved One Needs Home Care

1. Increased Forgetfulness & Wandering.
2. Behavioral Changes.
3. Poor Personal Hygiene.
4. Unkempt Home.
5. Demotivation in Daily Life.
6. Poor Nutrition.
7. Withdrawal & Isolation.

A registered nurse from Love Me Tender Health Care Services can come to your home, free of charge, and assess the needs of you or your loved one(s). Call or email to arrange for your assessment.