The Gauthier Family

Dave Gauthier made plans to visit his mother in the summer. He was concerned about the fact that his widowed mother was showing early signs of Dementia. She had been faring well since her husband passed away 5 years ago, but friends of Gina’s had called Dave at his BC home to let him know about small things that had changed in her behavior. Gina had started to ask the same questions she had just obtained answers to, and became frustrated with once simple tasks. Dave decided to take his 3 week vacation to visit his mom, and assess the situation for himself.

When he arrived he found clear signs of the early stages of a progressive illness. Those signs were confirmed in a conversation with Gina’s doctor. More discussion with Dave’s sister Anne, who also lived away from the area, gave them the resolve to find Gina comfortable accommodation in a seniors home with support services for her condition. After a week of viewing the alternatives, they settled on a local home that suited Gina and her family advisors.