Vivian’s Story
Last year I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and my doctor prescribed medication for it. I decided it was time to get proactive about my health but had never been a very athletic person.
What does a nursing agency do when someone is dying at home?
What does a nursing agency do when someone is dying at home?
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How often do we need a personal support worker?
I’ll be taking care of mom’s bills and care from here on in. How often do you suggest we pay for a personal support worker and how much?
Is Dad eating properly?
How can I tell if my dad is eating properly? He seems to be getting less interested by the day.
Arranging 24 hour care
We’re told that dad will need round the clock care when he comes home from the hospital. How do we arrange this?
Help us improve palliative care in Ontario!
Team Losing Our Parents is participating in the 2011 Healing Cycle Ride to raise funds for hospice palliative care in Ontario. 100% of donations go directly to improving hospice palliative care, which we believe is a VERY important cause. Why? You probably assume that when someone you love nears end of life they will receive…
Moving and homecare
We’re moving to another city and would like to take our elderly aunt. How do we make sure her homecare continues?
Conversations that matter: Talking about money with aging parents
Some conversations in life truly matter. Talking about money issues is perhaps one of the most important and difficult conversations to have with aging parents. It takes courage and planning. Most of us do not want to talk or even think about our parents’ declining health, let alone financial matters, so how can we volunteer to learn, understand and help our parents as they age?
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Live-in or live out care?
Is live-in or live-out care better for someone living on their own and what are the cost differences?
The right bathroom safety equipment?
Where can I find advice about getting the right bathroom safety equipment? My homecare nurse suggested that my wife might fall in the bathroom.