The joy of cooking

Senior citizens can especially benefit from planning dishes, shopping for ingredients, and preparing their own meals.

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The Twelve Days of a Caregiver Christmas

“Here’s to all of you in celebration of the loving care you provide every day of the year”

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Stories for Caregivers. Marg’s Letter – Video #7.

Marg is an Olympian and now also a caregiver.

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Professional or private: Which type of care is best for you?

Essentially, there are two types of help—perhaps best described as privately arranged care and care provided by a professional or homecare agency. Each route has its benefits and drawbacks, as well as different costs, that you’ll need to explore and navigate.

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New study: 1 in 10 Americans over 65 have dementia.

For anyone who worries about dementia, this is a good read.

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Stories for Caregivers. Video #6. Therapeutic Fibbing.

Dealing with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia – with honesty isn’t always the best policy.

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A Man Finds His Purpose in Caregiving

If you can find half an hour today, watch this short film.

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Be mindful of your safety.

Being mindful of our safety has direct impacts on our independence and dignity. 

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Message: A very personal choice

Family caregiving is a very personal choice. If you’re ready, willing and able to take it on, it can be a labour of love or a duty based on guilt and obligation.

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University Health Network to create first senior emergency care centre.

It will be the first of its kind globally.

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