Caring for a Family Member With Dementia
For caregivers, family members, and friends.
You Are Not Alone
Caring for someone with memory loss or dementia is not easy. It can be tiring, emotional,
and sometimes confusing. But you are not alone. Many families across Nunavut are
supporting Elders, parents, and other loved ones as they experience changes in thinking,
memory, and behaviour.
This guide is here to help.
It offers simple, clear ideas to make daily care easier. You will find tips for how to
communicate, how to manage challenges, and how to care for your own well-being too. You do not need to do everything at once. Even small changes can help make life easier at
home.
We wrote this guide using plain language, with examples and ideas that make sense for life
in Nunavut.
When you care for a family member, you are living these values. You are doing something
important—even if it doesn’t always feel easy. NDMS is here to support you.