I have been asked to speak at my aunt’s funeral.
Pick a theme to talk about.
Where to live is not always an easy decision
Sometimes in the quest to provide what is thought to be the most suitable and safest care, loved ones can forget that the person they care about has to be part of the decision-making process.
Ontario Government to double nursing home inspectors.
Government vows to more than double number of inspectors of Ontario long-term care homes following high-profile incidents.
Your Recent Elder Abuse Awareness Workshops
I wanted to drop a quick note to say about how terrific the June 1st event addressing issues of Elder Abuse was.
CBC: Woman, 90, takes birthday stroll atop CN Tower
Betty Convery celebrated her 90th birthday by performing the Edge Walk, the hair-raising walk atop Toronto’s CN Tower, 365 metres above the ground.
What’s in a diet?
Being on a specific diet or dieting can be confusing. Some people “diet” to lose weight or train for a specific sporting event, but what’s important is maintaining a healthy diet from day to day.
Bullying: A Societal Problem Across The Ages
June is recognized in Canada as both Senior’s Month and Elder Abuse Awareness month.
The Talk You Didn’t Have With Your Parents Could Cost You.
If you haven’t had a conversation with your parents about handling their financial affairs after they die, Krysten Crawford’s tale may spring you into action.
Read The Talk You Didn’t Have With Your Parents Could Cost You.
Caring for the Caregiver: The Mystical Virtue of Caring
Anyone who steps into or is placed into the role of caregiver can exhibit the symptoms of codependency at some point.
Read Caring for the Caregiver: The Mystical Virtue of Caring
10 tips for a safer home
It is not surprising that an overwhelming number of us want to continue living in our own homes as we age.