Chilling Ad Underscores the Insanity of Caregiving Robots

To address the burgeoning “loneliness epidemic” and the demands of an aging population, some think that we should deploy robotic caregivers. A new ad titled “B.E.N. (Biologically Engineered Nursing),” however, suggests that this is a dreadful idea.

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Former Woodstock, Ont., nurse facing 8 murder charges in deaths of elderly clients.

Police have charged Wettlaufer with murder alleging she killed eight nursing home residents.

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6 Very Good Reasons Why Family Caregivers Need A Union

They are an unprotected (free) workforce and the nation could show a little more gratitude.

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Seeking male caregivers to interview.

Know any male caregivers I can interview for an article?

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WHEN CONFUSION IS CONFUSING: OLDER ADULTS AND DELIRIUM

One of the most complex and perplexing conditions that I have seen in those 65 and older is delirium.

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Older Caregivers Cafés’ Hot Topics and Cool Recaps

Hundreds of caregivers with a latte on their minds joined Caregiving Matters and the courteous staff of the Toronto Public Library for Older Caregivers Cafés, a three-day series of workshops.

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Caregivers, Arm Yourselves with First Aid & CPR Training

Knowing how to perform CPR properly is a vital skill, especially for caregivers.

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Seniors & families, join us for Caregiving Connections on Oct. 12

You are invited to join us for a FREE evening of presentations and table top displays showcasing many programs and services for seniors, caregivers and their families.  This unique event will be held: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg, Ontario Everyone is welcomed; bring a friend…

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Caregiving Women Make Up for Retirement Savings Gaps

More than half of caregiving millennial women saved extra money for retirement to make up for leaves from work, research finds.

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Join Us on Thursday at Toronto Reference Library for Older Caregivers Cafes

You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 29, 2016, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Toronto Reference Library for peer mingling, snacks and refreshments, educational presentations, entertainment, and activities. Speakers & Topics 10:15 am – Caregiver Connection: Sharing – Listening – Learning From One Another Eleanor Silverberg, BA Psych, MSW, RSW…

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