Support
You weren’t meant to do this alone. These guides help you build the team, the plan, and the systems that make caregiving sustainable.
Support Guides
Downloadable PDF guides, $5.00 CAD each. More added regularly.
How to Build a Caregiving Support Team
Who to bring in, when, and how to divide responsibilities without burning out.
Navigating Power of Attorney and Guardianship
The legal groundwork every family needs before a crisis forces the decision.
Financial Planning for Long-Term Dementia Care
Budgeting for care costs that grow over time, before they catch you off guard.
Finding Local and Online Support Groups
Where to find people who understand exactly what you’re going through.
How to Talk to Family Members About a Diagnosis
Scripts and strategies for a conversation no one wants to have.
Working with Doctors and Care Facilities as an Advocate
How to speak up effectively and be taken seriously in medical settings.
Understanding Respite Care Options
Ways to get a real break, so you can keep showing up for the long haul.
How to Choose the Right Care Facility
What to tour for, what to ask, and the red flags to watch for.
Insurance and Government Benefits for Dementia Care
A guide to the programs and coverage most families don’t know they qualify for.
Building a Care Plan That Works for Your Family
A framework for putting everything else in this guide into one working plan.
