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New study explains why more women get dementia.

July 1, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Two-thirds of the 6.5 million Americans currently living with dementia are women.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

Stories for Caregivers. Video #1. Better

June 25, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Better paints a vivid picture of the real impact mental health has on families in Canada.

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Stories for caregivers

Do you know someone who is “bored to death?”

June 5, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Boredom is a commonplace emotion facing many older adults that can grind their lives to a halt. 

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Active Living

Ontario announces $1 billion to expand home care.

May 4, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

The Ontario government is investing $1 billion + over the next three years to expand home care.

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Tales from Home

Selling your parent’s home.

April 5, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

It’s emotional, time-consuming and closes a chapter in your life.

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Tales from Home

Volunteers needed for an important research project about informal cancer caregivers.

March 7, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Take this 30 minute on-line survey. This research will help many.

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Family Caregiving

Memory & Company expands to Oakville, Ontario.

March 3, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Memory & Company is the world’s first Respite Hotel and Premium Day Program that specializes in the health and happiness of families living with Memory Loss.

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Is it possible for family caregivers to take a vacation?

February 24, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Learn strategies & tips to help family caregivers take guilt free vacations.

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Family Caregiving

Keeping It Together: How to Cope as a Family Caregiver without Losing Your Sanity.

February 4, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

It is a must-read for family caregivers.

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Books, Family Caregiving

One Big Idea.

January 24, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Have a minute? Read this interesting article about aging and solving health issues.

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