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Author: Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

The Perfect Fake Independence

August 20, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“Doing the work of keeping the family well even as the needs of a loved one’s age, disability or illness progress is invisible work”

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Family Caregiving

When a Book Hits So Close to Home: The Lady With The Crown

July 24, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“This book is for anyone who loves a great memoir, that goes without saying”

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Books

So THAT’S Why Caregivers Feel So Desperate!

June 22, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“Maybe Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs gives us the language to talk about getting the help we need to survive and thrive”

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Family Caregiving

Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

April 20, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“To anyone who has ever or WILL ever care for a parent, you should read this book”

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Books

Canada’s Caregiving Crisis and HOW TO FIX IT.

March 30, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“If we join hands, we can make Canada the world’s best place for caregivers to live and work.”

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Recent Caregiving News

Caregiver Recipe Exchange!

February 27, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

What are your go-to caregiver favourite recipes? Share away!

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Family Caregiving

Quitting Time: A PM’s Resignation Has Lessons for Caregivers

January 25, 2023 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

Sometimes stepping back and sharing the reality of an “empty tank” is good leadership.

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Caregiver Burnout

The Twelve Days of a Caregiver Christmas

December 27, 2022 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“Here’s to all of you in celebration of the loving care you provide every day of the year”

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Family Caregiving

A Man Finds His Purpose in Caregiving

November 19, 2022 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

If you can find half an hour today, watch this short film.

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Family Caregiving

Artists as Designers of Dying and Funerals

October 20, 2022 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“I want artists at my deathbed. I want actors to visit me and not be afraid to laugh.”

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