ADVERTORIAL A SHORT JOURNEY THROUGH DEMENTIA Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse as more brain cels become damaged and eventually die Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather an "umbrela term to describe different diseases such as: Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, frontal temporal dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and the list goes on Dementa typicaly folows certain stages which wil bring about changes in the person's and famly's lives: Early Stage, iddle Stage, Late Stage and End of Life Early stage The term "early stage refers to individuals of any age who have mild impairment due to symptoms of dementia Common symptoms include forgettuiness, communication difficulties, and changes in mood and behaviour, People in his stage retain many of their functional capabilaties and require minimal assistance. They may have insight into their changing abilities and, therefore, can inform others of their experience of living with the disease, and help to plan and direct their future care. Middle stage This stage brings a greater decline in the person's cognitive and unctional abilities. Memory and other cognitive abiliies w contnue to deteriorate, although people at this stage may soll have some awareness of their condition. Assistance with many daily tasks, such as shopping, homemaking, dressing, bathing and oleting will eventually become necessary. With increasing need to provide care, everyone involved will need help and support Late stage The late stage of Alzheimers disease may also be caled severe or "advanced stage. in this stage, the person eventualy becomes unable to communicate verbaly or look after themselves. Care is required 24 hours a day. The goal of care at this stage is to continue to support the person to ensure the highest quality of Ife possible. End of lide People in the final months of dementia will experience increased mental and physical deterioration and eventually need care for 24 hours per day The progressive nature of dementa means symptoms wil ultimately worsen over time. How quickly th occurs varies from person to person AM One Kenton Place the vast majonity of our residents are in the middle stages of their dementa. Their tamilies and sometimes ney themselves) chose our home because of our expertise in delivering excelent memory care, and providing a safe and engaging emvironment Sat enhances the quality of Sfe for all our residents, regardless of the stage of dementia they're in. If you have a loved one with dmentia and you're not sure of what stage eyre in, and would lke to research the different care options available, reach out to us We'll have a conversation, and at the very least, you will have gained some more knowledge. KENTON PLACE onekentonplaceca 647-932-7913 RUTH DAYAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ruth Dayan has almost two decades of experience working in the healthcare industry, with a special focus in Aheimers and Dementia care. Her experience spans across all sectors of healthcare, including the management and day-to-day operations of two large Long Term Care homes. Ruth is a certified Long Term Care Administrator. She also holds certifications in Quality leprovement Facilitation Alheimer's and Dementia Care (Montessori, GPA, Hush no Rusih) and Lean Principles. ADVERTORIAL A SHORT JOURNEY THROUGH DEMENTIA Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse as more brain cels become damaged and eventually die Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather an "umbrela term to describe different diseases such as: Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, frontal temporal dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and the list goes on Dementa typicaly folows certain stages which wil bring about changes in the person's and famly's lives: Early Stage, iddle Stage, Late Stage and End of Life Early stage The term "early stage refers to individuals of any age who have mild impairment due to symptoms of dementia Common symptoms include forgettuiness, communication difficulties, and changes in mood and behaviour, People in his stage retain many of their functional capabilaties and require minimal assistance. They may have insight into their changing abilities and, therefore, can inform others of their experience of living with the disease, and help to plan and direct their future care. Middle stage This stage brings a greater decline in the person's cognitive and unctional abilities. Memory and other cognitive abiliies w contnue to deteriorate, although people at this stage may soll have some awareness of their condition. Assistance with many daily tasks, such as shopping, homemaking, dressing, bathing and oleting will eventually become necessary. With increasing need to provide care, everyone involved will need help and support Late stage The late stage of Alzheimers disease may also be caled severe or "advanced stage. in this stage, the person eventualy becomes unable to communicate verbaly or look after themselves. Care is required 24 hours a day. The goal of care at this stage is to continue to support the person to ensure the highest quality of Ife possible. End of lide People in the final months of dementia will experience increased mental and physical deterioration and eventually need care for 24 hours per day The progressive nature of dementa means symptoms wil ultimately worsen over time. How quickly th occurs varies from person to person AM One Kenton Place the vast majonity of our residents are in the middle stages of their dementa. Their tamilies and sometimes ney themselves) chose our home because of our expertise in delivering excelent memory care, and providing a safe and engaging emvironment Sat enhances the quality of Sfe for all our residents, regardless of the stage of dementia they're in. If you have a loved one with dmentia and you're not sure of what stage eyre in, and would lke to research the different care options available, reach out to us We'll have a conversation, and at the very least, you will have gained some more knowledge. KENTON PLACE onekentonplaceca 647-932-7913 RUTH DAYAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ruth Dayan has almost two decades of experience working in the healthcare industry, with a special focus in Aheimers and Dementia care. Her experience spans across all sectors of healthcare, including the management and day-to-day operations of two large Long Term Care homes. Ruth is a certified Long Term Care Administrator. She also holds certifications in Quality leprovement Facilitation Alheimer's and Dementia Care (Montessori, GPA, Hush no Rusih) and Lean Principles.