NO MORE SILENT BATTLES

A DOCUMENTARY THAT EXPOSES THE CRISIS IN CANADA'S DEMENTIA CARE SYSTEM THROUGH THE EYES OF THE FAMILIES LIVING IT EVERY DAY

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THE HEART OF THE BATTLE - STORIES WE MUST HEAR

Bill & Diane

Chantal & Ginette

Bill is the primary caregiver for his wife of 54 years, Diane. Committed to caring for her at home, he finds himself fighting a constant battle against a bureaucratic home care system. From having his wife's case file closed without his knowledge to being granted a mere four hours of inconsistent care per week, his story is one of love, frustration, and the crushing weight of a system that left him feeling alone.

Bill and Diane's journey serves as the emotional anchor of the film, representing the thousands of caregivers who are trapped in a daily "silent battle" for basic support and dignity

Chantal & Ginette

Overwhelmed by a lack of support, Chantal makes the heart-wrenching decision to move her mother, Ginette, into a retirement home. The choice is initially met with guilt and anger, but in time, Ginette thrives in her new home, surrounded by friends, activities, and supportive staff.

Chantal and Ginette’s journey reframes the move to a retirement home as a compassionate choice, not a surrender. It acknowledges the guilt families carry while showing how the right community can restore safety, dignity, and meaningful connection.

Gail & Friends

Gail's family and friends, determined to keep her at home, created their own system of support. They hired a specialized PSW, Lydia, who became a vital advocate and teacher to the family, but more importantly, to her assigned home care coordinator. Most powerfully, Gail's close friends created a network that provided consistent social engagement and joy, allowing Gail to live a connected life.

Gail's story is a lesson to us all. When specialized professionals team up with an organized circle of friends, the result is a consistent, durable personalized recipe for success.

Bill & Darrell

Gail & Friends

Bill's daughter Jane recognized how her father needed physical activity every day as part of his lifestyle. When Dementia required him to move into a care facility, Jane knew she had to supplement the daily activities offered to reduce Bill’s tendency to wander. Jane hired a companion, Darrell, to ensure outdoor physical activity was an everyday event for her dad. The bond that developed between Bill and Darrell could hardly have been anticipated.

Even in long-term care, people need regular physical activity out in the community. This powerful vignette is a call for a model of care that starts early and follows the individual wherever they live, even in a secure unit at a long-term care facility.

A Battle for Help, Not a Welcome to Care.

No More Silent Battles is a powerful documentary that shines a light on the growing crisis of dementia care in Canada. The documentary follows the deeply personal journeys of four families as they navigate a bureaucratic and confusing home care system. It exposes the silent battles that caregivers must wage to get the help they need.

The film also illuminates paths toward more compassionate and effective care, showcasing the profound impact of specialized support, community involvement, and unwavering family love.

A Coming Surge and Funding Imbalance

The number of Canadians is expected to triple in the next 20 years. Canada spends 87% on its long-term care budget on institutions and just 13% on home-based care.

CARE THROUGH CRISIS

Long-term care waiting lists are growing so long that they require a crisis to access the government-funded Long-Term Care facilities. Usually, this requires a hospital admission, reinforcing the idea that the only place one can get help is in a hospital, which creates even more challenges in the delivery of healthcare. Building more long-term care beds is not the answer; creating a home-caresystem that works is.

The Invisible Workforce

Families have become invisible healthcare providers, putting careers and lives on hold to fill system gaps.

A SYSTEM IN NEED OF CARE

No More Silent Battles is more than a collection of stories; it's an investigation into the mismatch between what families need and what home care offers. The film argues that home care is a reactive, bureaucratic maze. Instead of providing a "welcome to care" from the moment of diagnosis, it forces families into a vortex of assessments, brochures, services, and groups. The cookie-cutter approach to Dementia care does not deliver what people need or want and is an expensive substitute for developing a personalized approach to each family’s experience living with Dementia

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP

EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Share this film with your friends, family, and community. Host a screening to start a conversation about the state of dementia care.

ADVOCATE FOR BETTER HOME-CARE

Write to your provincial and federal representatives. Demand increased funding for home-based care and a streamlined, family-managed care model.

SUPPORT CAREGIVERS

If you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, reach out. Offer your time, a listening ear, or help with errands. Small acts make a world of difference.