5 Ways Technology Helps Family Caregivers
Technologies for senior care is getting better by the day.
A Rotary Dial Council Event: The National Seniors Strategy
Don’t miss this important GTA event.
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Opportunity Alert
Silver Sherpa is growing again and looking for experienced professionals who are interested in joining their team as a Client Director. This is a part-time role, suited to individuals who are looking for a meaningful opportunity working directly with seniors and their families. Please see the posting on their website for more details: https://bit.ly/2FaRt9j
At least 29 Ontario long-term care residents killed by fellow residents in 6 years
In Ontario, homicides in long-term care, by other residents, are an “urgent and persistent issue”.
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New mega health care agency coming to Ontario.
The question is will this new agency work better and be more patient and family centered?
Family Caregivers Keeping “It” Together.
Learn how to Keep “It” Together without losing your sanity.
A Palliative Approach to Care for Persons with Dementia.
A palliative approach refers to care that focuses on quality-of-life, smooth transitions and whole-person care for the person with dementia and their family.
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Risks of living alone Part 5 of 7.
Living alone has many benefits, but there are risks to this life style too.
Things People With Dementia Say: Common Phrases and How to Reply
Communicating with someone who has dementia can be exceedingly difficult.
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Fix Ontario’s broken elder-care rules: Editorial: The Toronto Star
The Law Commission of Ontario has issued excellent recommendations for making elder-care rules more rational and relevant. Queen’s Park should listen.
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