Help & Advice

Family Guides

Practical guidance for noticing changes, starting conversations and planning care.

Help & Advice

Family Guides

Step-by-step guides for families who are noticing changes, starting to plan, or already supporting someone at home.

Signs It May Be Time for Extra Support

Changes often build slowly, so they are easy to miss. A few of these together are a good reason to talk.

  • Unopened mail, missed bills or missed appointments
  • Weight loss, or little fresh food in the house
  • Falls, near-falls or new bruises
  • Wearing the same clothes, or less care with hygiene
  • Medication being missed or mixed up
  • Withdrawing from friends and favourite activities

Starting the Conversation

Talking about care can feel difficult for everyone. It usually goes better as several small chats than one big one.

  • Pick a calm moment, not straight after a fall or a scare
  • Start with what you have noticed and why you care
  • Ask what matters most to them, and really listen
  • Offer choices, so the decisions stay theirs
  • Begin small, with one or two visits a week
  • Bring siblings and close family in early

Making Home Safer

Most homes can be made safer with simple, inexpensive changes.

  • Remove loose rugs and clear cords from walkways
  • Add grab bars and non-slip mats in the bathroom
  • Brighten stairs and hallways, and add night lights
  • Keep everyday items within easy reach
  • Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly
  • Keep emergency numbers and a medication list by the phone

Looking After Yourself as a Caregiver

Caring for someone you love is meaningful, and it can be exhausting. Your health matters too.

  • Watch for poor sleep, irritability or feeling overwhelmed
  • Share tasks out, and be specific when you ask for help
  • Protect regular time for yourself
  • Keep up with your own medical appointments
  • Talk to other caregivers or a counsellor
  • Use respite care before you reach a breaking point

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