Wish You Were Here

“Wish You Were Here” is based on a true story. Howard is in early stage Alzheimer’s disease. From the moment of diagnosis, his wife, family members and friends were thrown into a state of turmoil, struggling to understand and attach meaning to what is happening to Howard, this person they once knew.

• Wish You Were Here
  4 min 0s

Understanding the Dementia Journey

Mapping the passages of the Dementia Journey. The following videos, Part 1 to 6, describe the four passages that place a strong focus on the journey of the person with dementia and their family.

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  This video outlines how the 4–T model help families navigate the four phases of dementia.

  Part 1: 4T Model
  2 min 30s
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  Turmoil is a time of extreme confusion and chaos in the long journey of dementia.

  Part 2: Turmoil
  3 min 30s
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  Transformation is the phase where families feel liberated when they join the person with dementia in their journey.

  Part 3: Transformation
  3 min 34s

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  Transition is a time of passage from one state or place to another; usually a transition in thinking for the family members.

  Part 4: Transition
  2 min 40s
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  Family members trust that the professional caregivers are adequately careing for their loved one.

  Part 5: Trust
  2 min 52s
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  Caregivers find themselves constantly playing “catch–up” to this new reality.

  Part 6: Closure
  3 min 20s