Travelling with Health Concerns

I have type II diabetes and a foot ulcer. Am I taking unnecessary risks by travelling with my wife to the USA?

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Palliative Care and a Dignified Death

Palliative care, by definition, is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of the disease symptoms, rather than striving to halt, delay or reverse progression of the disease itself or to provide a cure. The goal is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life for people facing serious complex illnesses.

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Independence and Driving

Driving has become increasingly unsafe for my older sister. But if she gives up her car, she’ll be stuck at home. Is there a solution?

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When your loved one has had a stroke

A stroke can be very traumatic. It often occurs suddenly, and the resulting damage can range from mild to severe. A person who has had a stroke will most often be admitted to a hospital for assessment and possible rehab; after which, the person will be discharged. So how can you prepare for your loved one’s return home?

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I Miss My Dad

It has been over 9 years since my Dad died, and it still hurts. I wish he were here. I miss him every day.

Chris

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Custom Diets

Will homemakers cook Asian food for my father? He is very fussy.

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Grandma has Dementia

I am going next week to see my grandmother. She has Dementia and does not remember me and really does not say much. I really do not expect to have a great time with her, but would like to see her again. Do you have any suggestions about my upcoming visit?

Rod

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How to help a parent move

At 82 years of age, dad was making a decision

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Arranging Help

My aunt is in a wheelchair and lives alone on a farm. She’s very independent, but she’s getting older and I’d feel much better if she had someone to help her. What can I arrange?

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Meet Josie Jansen

My sister, Josie Jansen was widowed on November 7th, 2005 – almost 5 years to the day of her graduation from Fanshawe on November 5, 2010.

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