Group: McCormick Dementia Services
Our Team – Dementia Services – McCormick Care
We are a dedicated group of professionals and volunteers working closely with family, care…
Dementia Nursing Care
Our Team
Nursing Care Manager
Lindsay Stewart
519-439-9336 ext 2342
Nursing staff are available by phone to discuss any concerns, challenges or changes.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Meal Time Tips
Our nursing staff have been recording videos containing helpful information on dining with someone who has dementia. They can be found in our resource centre and on our YouTube page as soon as they are available. Our staff are also working on publishing some printed materials that will also be available here soon. Thank you for your patience. If you are experiencing any challenges related to food, drink or medications, please don’t hesitate to contact our Nursing Care Manager.
Social Work and Family Support
Our Team
Our social workers are available by phone, e-mail, or in-person by appointment, if you need some advice on caring for your loved one or if you just need someone to talk to. We’re here to help.
Care Partner Support
McCormick Support Groups and Services
We offer our care partner support groups and education series both in-person and virtually, using our secure Zoom account. Zoom is a web-based software program which allows participants to join with video and audio capabilities. Joining the meeting by phone only is also an option.
Please contact a social worker to register to attend a support group.
If you have questions, are looking for resources, or need support, please contact us.
Resources
Topics for Persons with Dementia
Support for Persons with Dementia
McCormick Early Stage Support Group
Learning that you have dementia and experiencing the changes involved in its early stages can be a particularly challenging experience. Our Early Stage Support Group brings together people who share this unique journey and who provide a vital support network for each other. Comprised only of people with early dementia symptoms, this group builds a strong sense of connection with each other, addresses problem solving and adapting techniques, as well as provides enhanced practical skill development activities to make the most out of your abilities.
It is an environment that provides a safe haven for members to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings. Participants sharing their path with other group members helps reduce the sense of isolation and creates strong bonds.
This group is currently offered on Zoom Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Additional Resources
Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex
ASLM offers a variety of resources and programs designed for the person living with dementia including education, counselling, support and recreation. They are currently offering virtual social recreation.
Finding Your Way
Explore how people living with dementia and their families can live safely in the community, starting with Finding Your Way’s new Living Safely with Dementia Interactive Resource Guide.
By Us For Us Guides
The By Us For Us© Guides (BUFU guides) are a series of guides created by a group of talented and passionate persons with dementia and/or partners in care. The guides are designed to equip persons with dementia with the necessary tools to enhance their well-being and manage daily challenges. Guides are available online and in hard copy.
Exercise and Physical Activity
Before performing these activities, medical approval is recommended. Wear appropriate footwear and carry out in a clutter-free environment for safety. Be sure to exercise caution for persons at risk of falls.
Seated Yoga
A great low-impact, gentle stretch. Appropriate for persons at risk for falls.
Seated Exercise
A gentle head-to-toe stretch with strengthening and balancing exercises done in a seated position.…
Meditation Audio Recordings
Within the slideshow are audio recordings for guided meditation. Ensure your speaker volume is turned…
Seated Exercise Program
This entire exercise program is done in a seated position and is suitable for…
Seated Program Plus Standing Exercises
This exercise program includes the full 30-minute seated exercise routine, followed by the standing…
Games, Puzzles and Trivia
Some activities can be enjoyed on the screen, whereas others need to be printed (sometimes in colour, otherwise black and white is fine). There are many activities that require items to be cut out. The person with dementia may enjoy cutting these items out as an added activity. Depending on your internet settings, when you attempt to open some items, you may have to select “allow” or choose “yes” to get the item to open/load.
Guess the Sounds: Indoor
How to Play In this activity, the object of the game is to identify…
Guess the Sounds: Outdoor
How to Play In this activity, the object of the game is to identify…
Musical Games and Resources
Below are a variety of music related games and resources to aid those living with dementia.
Music Bingo Games
Follow your selected game card (from the game options listed below and play the corresponding music from the Music Bingo Playlists at the bottom of the page.
Music Bingo Playlists
Song Writing Club
Independet Recreational Activities
Please note that not all persons will be able to participate in these activity suggestions independently, especially the first time your person participates. Some set-up, cueing and ongoing assistance may be required. Where activities need to be printed and cut out, the person with dementia may be interested in participating in the cutting process as well. Some activities can be done without printing and some require printing (in colour or black and white, depending on the activity).
Strategies for Engagement
Below are resources and strategies to help you engage with those living with dementia.
Activity Ideas and How-To at Home
Much of the information listed within these categories is presented on PowerPoint slides. Wherever possible, these activities and guides were saved as PDFs (a file type that everyone should be able to open). In some instances, the software “PowerPoint” will be required to enjoy the full experience of the activity. Depending on your internet settings, you may see pop-ups reminding you of potential security concerns. We assure you that when you see these pop-ups on our site, you can select “allow” or “yes” to enjoy the content. The recreation staff at McCormick Dementia Services have enjoyed creating this content for your home use and hope that you find it helpful.
Below are resources and strategies to help you engage with those living with dementia.
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Please note that not all persons will be able to participate in these activity suggestions independently, especially the first time your person participates.
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Sensory activities you can undertake with with those living with dementia.
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Some activities can be enjoyed on the screen, whereas others need to be printed (sometimes in colour, otherwise black and white is fine).
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Before performing these activities, medical approval is recommended. Wear appropriate footwear and carry out in a clutter-free environment for safety.
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