Alzheimer’s and Long-term Care
Dad is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s and I am unable to care for him by myself anymore. I’ve arranged to move him to a long-term care home, but he doesn’t understand what’s happening and why. Please help.
GILLIAN’S STORY: Our little lifesaver
One summer quite a few years ago, my husband and I went on vacation to Cuba for two weeks. We left our three kids, Josh, Lauren and Alex, aged eight, six, and four, with my mother, Grandma Lily, who was in good health and always loved to look after her grandkids.
Jealous Husband
Can you believe it? My husband is jealous of my mother. He tells me that I spend too much time with her, do too much for her and never enough for him.
Stretched to the Limit
How does care differ between palliative care options?
We’re looking at palliative care options for my dad, who has terminal cancer. How does care differ between the hospital, a hospice and a home?
10 Ways to Help a Suddenly-Single Parent
After a parent passes away, a surviving parent will need as much support as possible. Here are 10 areas in which you can help your parent.
The Executor’s Companion
This comprehensive kit was designed to help you through the process of funeral preplanning, choosing an executor, and preparing the information about your estate for your executor. It’s what I call “Leaving a Loving Legacy” for your family and friends. But perhaps you’ll recognize it as a way of answering the question that people know…
HILDA’S STORY: Back on track
Hilda, 91-years-old, can’t see as well as she used to, but nothing got by her, until she stumbled at home. During a routine follow-up, her doctor found that Hilda had diabetes.
Alzheimer`s On Christmas Day
I have nine grandchildren, two of which live in Australia, one who still lives in the north of England, and six who were in the same front room as me on Christmas day. Can you imagine how hard it is sitting there watching your grandchildren, both young and old run riot, when you know that there is such a good chance you are going to forget all of these happy faces?
Helping my Uncle Manage
My aunt recently died and my uncle is now living on his own in another city and not managing too well. He’s never cooked, done laundry or housework. Is there someone I can call who can teach him or help him each day?
ZARA’S STORY: Pet power
My husband and I moved to Canada from Greece just over 23 years ago. Despite our pleading, my parents chose to stay back home. Everything was great, until two years ago, when my father died from a stroke.