What does it feel like to age and live with dementia? These simulations can show you
According to Dr. Samir Sinha, director of health policy research for the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University, caregiving for a loved one is a “24/7 job.”
As such, empathy-building simulation tools, Sinha says, not only deepen understanding of those receiving care, but also highlight the challenges caregivers themselves face.
“We have to recognize that caregivers do need support and we should really focus on making sure that we can provide the necessary support in whatever way is possible,” he said.
