“In Basildon”, South East England: A Play Imitating Life
While on vacation recently, my sister had purchased tickets to see a new play, In Basildon by David Eldridge. Not knowing what it was about, I soon realized that the issues faced by families are the same regardless of geographic location and social economic status.
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LYDIA’S STORY: Second chances
My husband and I divorced many years ago. I chose to stay focused on my kids and my job instead of getting into the dating scene.
Memory and cognitive decline: Family challenges
Dementia and cognitive decline can bring out both the best and the worst in families. In short, dementia can either make or break the person and the family.
Pardon me? What did you say? The shared experience of hearing loss and the shared responsibility of communication
Hearing loss can happen so gradually that it can go unnoticed for many years.
PETER’S STORY: Living with Parkinson’s
When Peter Davison was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, at 45 years of age, he didn’t tell anyone.
Financial planning in the retirement years
You’ve retired. Now what? Well, your financial planning isn’t over.
My mother – THE PRINCESS!
Don’t get me wrong. I love my Mom, help her as much as I can, but she is driving me crazy.
A Young Carer Raps His Story
An amazing performance by critically acclaimed rap artist, Tricky P. ‘Lucky’ The Young Carer Rap video highlights the important research conducted by the Vanier Institute of the Family on Young Carers.
Why are you downsizing?
How can seniors and their families recognize and deal with downsizing’s true significance and manage its impact?
Behind closed doors: Fostering independence and safety in the bathroom
Health Canada reports that one in three seniors will fall at least once in their lifetime, and 20% of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall.
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