Privacy and assisted bathing
My uncle, who is very private, is reluctant to have a nurse bathe him. How can I make this process easier?
10 ways to stay active
While retired people aren’t chained to their desks, roughly 60 per cent of older adults are still considered to be “inactive,” meaning they get fewer than 30–60 minutes of moderate activity a day.
Joan Halifax: Compassion and the true meaning of empathy
Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she’s learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy. Known for her compassionate work with the terminally ill, Joan Halifax is a…
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My aunt refuses to let home care workers in. Help!
I manage the affairs of my aunt, who is 78 and lives alone. She has home care workers visit every day, but she often refuses to answer the door. The agency then calls me at work to see if everything is okay, but I can’t do much as I live out of town. What can I do?
Assisting Mom’s mobility
Mom is less able to walk around, and now it’s a hassle to bring her to a restaurant outside of her nursing home. However, she’s getting tired of eating at the same place. What can we do?
Laura Carstensen: Older people are happier
In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good?
Help for my neighbour
Jane, my elderly neighbour, just came home from hospital and she is all alone. Her son only comes once a week. I’m worried about her not eating properly and possibly falling. Is there a service that will check on her?
Helping my parents
I’m concerned that my parents aren’t doing well with their health. What should I look for when I visit them?
Sarah Kaminsky: My father the forger
Sarah Kaminsky tells the extraordinary story of her father Adolfo and his activity during World War II — using his ingenuity and talent for forgery to save lives.
Safely using the stove
Using the stove is becoming a problem for my sister. Recently, the home care worker found several blackened pots on the stove. What can I do?