HELEN’S STORY: A little extra effort
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Caregivers don’t always have to be family members. Take a look at Helen, a busy mom with two children, who takes time to visit Anne, her widowed neighbour.
Month: March 2011
What do Personal Support Workers do?
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What duties will a personal support worker help with during the few hours that they are in the home?
The 5 Stages of Family Caregiving
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Caregiving is like being in a dramatic movie where the inevitable end is already known but the story itself is unpredictable and full of twists and turns, highs and lows, peaks of joy and sorrow, high anxiety and quiet satisfaction. Although you already know the ending, looking after a parent is full of surprises that may just cause you to wonder “What comes next?” while you catch your breath!
Workplace Wellness
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Many people are sandwiched between work responsibilities, caring for their family, and caring for an ill or aging family member. Balancing these responsibilities is truly a juggling act. Learn how our Workplace Wellness program can help!
Doctor’s Appointments
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It’s hard to get an appointment with the family doctor when my parents need help. He always seems to be booked far in advance. Any tips?
EVELYN’S STORY: A lifetime of love
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In 1947, I met my Prince Charming at a Sunday night dance in Toronto. He was a handsome young man of 21 with a nice personality, great smile and green eyes that danced when he talked.
About Wills, Tractors and Caregivers
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We all know the importance of having a will to ensure that our loved ones have their final wishes stated in writing to be carried out once they are gone. A will or testament is a legal declaration whereby a person, the testator, provides for the transfer of his or her property at the time … Continued
Can I ask a caregiver to help with my parent’s dog?
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Can I ask a caregiver to help with my parent’s dog? He’s a great companion for them, but they can’t take him for walks.
Meet Patricia Harman
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Patricia is the author of The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife’s Memoir and Arms Wide Open: A Midwife’s Journey, as the author interviews herself!
For the love of pets
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The connection between people and their pets is as old as time, and new benefits are reported every day, especially for seniors.
