‘Like a first date’ as long-term care residents begin to receive visits

A Hell of a Grind

COVID-19 means no breaks for Alzheimer caregivers

McCormick develops online resources for isolated caregivers of dementia patients

Mobilizing independence

Tips and Strategies for Navigating the Winter Months

Understanding the meaning behind the behaviour

Communication in all its forms is at the centre of human interaction. Whether it be verbal, physical, emotional or otherwise, we send messages to others even if we don’t realize it. Ninety-three percent of how we communicate is non-verbal, including body language (55%), and para-verbal message, such as tone, pitch and volume (38%). Only seven percent of how we communicate is verbal.

Communicating effectively as a caregiver

Communication in all its forms is at the centre of human interaction. Whether it be verbal, physical, emotional or otherwise, we send messages to others even if we don’t realize it. Ninety-three percent of how we communicate is non-verbal, including body language (55%), and para-verbal message, such as tone, pitch and volume (38%). Only seven percent of how we communicate is verbal.

Maintaining identity through meaningful activities

McCormick Dementia Services Helps Raise Awareness of Frontotemporal Degeneration by Participating in North American-wide Event