Patient Resources
Diseases affecting the cognition of your loved one can be overwhelming and difficult to cope with effectively. McKay provides the security and knowledge that your loved one is treated with kindness, patience and dignity as they journey through these devastating diseases. The following links can provide further information, tips and tools for families and caregivers who wish to provide the best care as possible for their loved ones, whether at home or in a care environment like McKay.
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
Managing Personality and Behavior Changes
Exercise and Physical Activity
Coping with Agitation and Aggression
Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
So Far Away – Twenty Questions and Answers About Long-Distance Caregiving
Lewy Body Dementia – Information for Patients, Families, and Professionals
Legal and Financial Planning for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease – What you need to know