Tips for hiring a care worker or care agency
Hiring an elder care worker or agency to help a senior is a daunting task. Here are some tips to help you find the right fit!
Estate planning for the cottage: have you accumulated all eligible costs: part 2
Behind every estate plan for the family cottage, there is likely a taxable capital gain to contend with.
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Post-death Care at Home as Extended Caregiving
Most people want to die at home.
A special relationship
She’s not a guest. You’re not a boss. Your folks are not patients. Giving, receiving and managing personal care in the home requires a delicate balance—a special relationship.
Caregiver Burnout.
It is important for all of us to make the effort to recognize the signs of burnout.
The Disappearing Family Caregiver
The pool of family caregivers will soon dry up.
Definition of ‘health care’ of Alzheimer’s patient’s living will.
Respect the person’s wishes to die with dignity.
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Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence
The Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence (HASI) program offers financial assistance for minor home adaptations that will help low-income seniors to perform daily activities in their home independently and safely.
Italian doctor to present research on Irish set dancing as remedy for Parkinson’s
Therapeutic effect of Irish dancing to be discussed at Gathering event.
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Haircuts on Wheels tips: How to wash hair in a chair without a sink
Look Ma, no sink! Our friends at Haircuts on Wheels give great tips about how to wash your loved one’s hair in a chair or bed.
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