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Doug, Ada and David Adams are shown during a day trip to Clear Lake last month. Doug and David attend a support group for adult child caregivers that is offered through the Alzheimer\u2019s Society of Manitoba. Ada, 92, was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s dementia 10 years ago. (Supplied)<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause of her needs, we got involved with the Alzheimer Society and they\u2019ve been a huge support,\u201d Adams said in an interview on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Adams and his brother joined a group for adult children who are caregivers for their parents that provides support, ideas and suggestions to attendees.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the kind of thing that helps you in the journey, and it is a journey because you see things changing \u2026 and you adapt, and change, and that\u2019s good,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s better to laugh than cry,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019ve helped teach us that it\u2019s OK to laugh along with the person with dementia.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adams said in many ways, Ada\u2019s sense of humour has gotten stronger than it was before her diagnosis.<\/p>\n
\u201cMom has a wicked sense of humour and a quick wit,\u201d he laughed.<\/p>\n
One thing that has helped their family is continuing to do the things that Ada enjoyed doing before being diagnosed, but in a different capacity.<\/p>\n
Ada loves shopping and going out to eat, so trips to the mall or Applebee\u2019s for the double-crunch shrimp or Swiss Chalet for chicken are commonly part of Doug, David and Ada\u2019s family time.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe took good care of us and raised us well, so now it\u2019s our turn to help her when she needs it,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n
He said he\u2019s grateful to have access to a support place inside Brandon.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s so important to have these facilities and offices in local areas so that people can access them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Adams encourages other caregivers to look after their own well-being and to utilize the support and programs the Alzheimer Society offers.<\/p>\n
Waiting in the Brandon office to help respond is Christine Jefferies, the regional co-ordinator for the Westman region.<\/p>\n