Some families begin exploring options early, soon after a diagnosis. Others arrive here more urgently, when a situation changes quickly and decisions are needed right away.

Are they still able to make decisions safely? 

Choosing a dementia home for someone you love can feel overwhelming. 

Visiting someone who is living with dementia can feel uncertain. 

Some families begin exploring options early, soon after a diagnosis. Others arrive here more urgently, when a situation changes quickly and decisions are needed right away.

As the number of people living with dementia in Canada continues to grow, more families are facing complex and emotional decisions about care. 

Leslie’s mom was clear about one thing: She would only leave her apartment “feet first.” 

As dementia progresses, there often comes a point when families begin asking a difficult question: When is it time to make a change?