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.
Hiring Respite Care without Guilt
I love my husband very much, but I need to take some time for myself. How can I explain to him that I’ve hired respite care without him thinking he’s a burden?
Nutrition and the Elderly
Most health-conscious baby boomers do their best to maintain a healthy body by controlling calories and eating a well-balanced diet. So it would only make sense that these same practices would be continued into old age, right?
Waltzing Into Town
My brother and sister-in-law arrive in two days for the holidays. They bring lots of gifts and act like guests. Neither one does much to help my Dad while they are here. Most of the care giving is still done by me. I am sick and tired of them doing virtually nothing. What should I do?
Anne
DESIREE’S STORY: Paying for respite
I am in the process of arranging respite care for my father, Donald, with his trust officer. Respite care three of four times a year is important to me so I can get away without worrying.
Short-term Care
My husband and I would like to go away on vacation this summer. Is it possible to arrange a short-term caregiver for my mother? How do I prepare her for our departure?
SAMUEL’S STORY: It’s the little things that count
One winter night I was walking down the street when I noticed an elderly woman struggling with two heavy grocery bags. The sidewalk was icy, and snow was falling heavily.
Finding the Homecare worker that “fits”
My father has dementia and can be very picky about who he gets along with and allows to care for him. Is it all right to ask to