Keystone Eldercare Solutions

05/14/2026

Wow. Just wow

05/14/2026

Great info with compassion. Love a good, clear and colourful diagram!

Why should dementia care partners learn the parts of the brain?

Because dementia is not random behavior.
It is brain change.

When we understand what part of the brain is being affected, we begin to understand why our loved one may be acting differently, speaking differently, seeing the world differently, or struggling with tasks that once felt simple.

A person with frontal lobe involvement may lose impulse control, judgment, motivation, or social filters.

A person with temporal lobe damage may struggle with language, memory, recognition, or emotional processing.

Parietal lobe changes can affect spatial awareness, dressing, navigation, and sensory integration.

Occipital lobe involvement may lead to visual misinterpretations, shadows, hallucinations, or difficulty recognizing objects.

Cerebellar changes may impact balance, coordination, movement, and fine motor skills.

Brainstem involvement can affect sleep, swallowing, breathing rhythms, alertness, and nervous system regulation.

This matters because behavior is communication.

The brain is telling us something.

When caregivers understand the “why” behind the symptoms, they stop seeing the person as stubborn, difficult, lazy, manipulative, or noncompliant.

Instead, they begin responding with strategy, compassion, adaptation, and neuroscience-informed care.

Dementia care becomes less about correcting the person…
and more about supporting the changing brain.

Knowledge changes frustration into understanding.
And understanding changes the entire caregiving journey.

Dementia Care at Home™

caregiversupport

05/03/2026

With Senior Support North Vancouver Island – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/01/2026

We bought a new bracelet for our client and it looks so pretty and hides important information underneath. She didn't mind at all!
Universal Medical ID

04/13/2026

I will be here! Come say hello 👋🏼

04/12/2026

This! Explains so well why the promise made is in conflict with what may be needed.

04/08/2026

RN or LPN (Contract) — Dementia-Skilled, Problem-Solving Nurse (Comox Valley)

1–2 days/week | super flexible scheduling | stable facility seniors and changing community clients

We’re a small, nurse-led team supporting older adults and their families when the system is overloaded and important needs fall through the cracks. Our clients are wonderful humans — often living with dementia, frailty, or complex medical/social needs — and what we do genuinely changes their day-to-day life.
This is for you if you’re the kind of nurse who:
spots what’s “off” quickly (and calmly),
thinks critically, problem-solves, and follows through,
enjoys dementia care and knows how to reduce distress,
takes direction well, then runs with the plan,
documents clearly (charting matters here),
and likes working in a small, respectful team where people actually support each other.
What the work looks like:
planned visits with stable clients (community + facility support)
advocacy + practical problem-solving (the “missing pieces” families can’t manage)
client safety checks, observations, communication, and charting
you do your work, chart, and go live your life — no unpaid admin expectations

Training & culture We value and train toward the Teepa Snow / Positive Approach to Care mindset. We’re warm, professional, and protective of our client relationships. Low drama. High standards. Good hearts.

Fit matters. We’re a small team and we work well together. A 3-month probation helps both of us make sure it’s a great match — because our clients deserve consistency, not revolving doors.

Interested?
Send a short note with:
RN or LPN + registration status
Your availability (ideal days/times)
One example of a dementia-care moment you’re proud of (2–3 sentences)

04/07/2026

Our new website is leaning towards the consultant side of Keystone since confusing options weigh heavily on so many families. I want to bring clarity and help plan with families as the need is great and my personal and professional experience meet in this place.
Our local team of Teresa MacNeill and Alysha Crisp bring excellence and joy to our Comox Valley clients. We oversee needs, go on outings, communicate with families and Doctors yet always try to bring joy. They both bring all their skills and big hearts and care so well. 🤍🩷

Navigate eldercare with confidence. Keystone Eldercare Solutions supports families in British Columbia with personalized guidance and practical care planning.

04/04/2026

Launched our new website this week as we come up to our third anniversary of owning Keystone.
Check it out!

Navigate eldercare with confidence. Keystone Eldercare Solutions supports families in British Columbia with personalized guidance and practical care planning.

03/31/2026

Tech for Aging at the 15th World Conference on Gerontechnology. Along with innovators, policy makers and ethic minded folk, we toured BCIT robotics lab and attended sessions to expand our mind on future possibilities. Interesting times!

03/15/2026

Two of my favourite educators in one spot!

In honor of Brain Awareness Week, I’m excited to announce that Dementia Darling is joining forces with Musical Health Technologies aka SingFit for a special live event! 🧡🎶🎧🧠

Caregiving is a journey, and we believe music is one of the most powerful tools we have to bring joy and connection to those living with cognitive change.

Join us to learn practical, easy-to-use musical techniques from expert Andy Tubman, MT-BC (Music Therapist & Chief Clinical Officer) that you can implement into your daily routine immediately! 🧡

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wed, March 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PST
📍 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eTwL9mK6SdeiKx_qvltUKg #/registration

🎧🎁 Bonus: The first 10 attendees will receive a complimentary 6-month subscription!
Plus, use code DDSING25 when downloading the app.

Let’s bring more joy to the world, one song and connection at a time 🧡🤝