Aging gracefully: Oxymoron or reality?
“Joyous, happy and healthy” is the response I recently received from a friend when I conducted an informal survey on what it means to age gracefully.
Faded memories
Mom was a lonely widow in her 70s when we asked her to write her childhood stories and stories from her ancestors.
Fries with that Will? Part Three
First and foremost, make sure the Attorney(s) will in fact be available to make treatment, admission and personal care decisions.
Saying farewell: How today’s funerals are changing
What I’ve noticed between before 50 and now is that funerals have changed. Funerals are evolving to become more of a family celebration.
Happy birthday Besse Cooper!
This Georgia woman is the oldest person in the world, celebrating her 116th birthday on August 26.
Candy Chang: Before I die I want to…
Preparing for death is one of the most empowering things you can do. Thinking about death clarifies your life.
Candy Chang
New beginnings
People often ask me, “How long has your father-in-law been in the home?” I tell them $80,000 worth—they look at me with bewilderment and I say three years.
Fries with that Will? Part Two
CAPACITY TO EXECUTE A POA 47. (1) A person is capable of giving a power of attorney for personal care if the person, (a) has the ability to understand whether the proposed attorney has a genuine concern for the person’s welfare; and (b) appreciates that the person may need to have the proposed attorney make…
Understanding vitamin and mineral supplementation: What you need to know
Recent research indicates that over 50 per cent of baby boomers take some form of vitamin or mineral tablet daily, with a third of Canadians aged 50 years and over combining vitamins, minerals and herbs regularly.
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Doris Inc. – A Business Approach to Caring for Your Elderly Parents
Finally, a caregiving book that helps you provide top-notch care for your aging loved one while still having a life of your own.
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