I feel so alone.

I try and take care of my parents and there are many times when I wish I could share what is happening to them and me with my husband. He does not want to hear anything about what is going on.

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Pardon me? What did you say? The shared experience of hearing loss and the shared responsibility of communication

Hearing loss can happen so gradually that it can go unnoticed for many years.

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Long Distance Guilt

My brother lives close to our parents and does most of the things to help them and take care of them. I live 2 thousand miles away. I am always feeling guilty for not being there and helping out. Do you have any suggestions for me?

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PETER’S STORY: Living with Parkinson’s

When Peter Davison was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, at 45 years of age, he didn’t tell anyone.

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Financial planning in the retirement years

You’ve retired. Now what? Well, your financial planning isn’t over.

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My mother – THE PRINCESS!

Don’t get me wrong. I love my Mom, help her as much as I can, but she is driving me crazy.

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A Young Carer Raps His Story

An amazing performance by critically acclaimed rap artist, Tricky P. ‘Lucky’ The Young Carer Rap video highlights the important research conducted by the Vanier Institute of the Family on Young Carers.

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Why are you downsizing?

How can seniors and their families recognize and deal with downsizing’s true significance and manage its impact?

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Behind closed doors: Fostering independence and safety in the bathroom

Health Canada reports that one in three seniors will fall at least once in their lifetime, and 20% of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall.

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Privacy and assisted bathing

My uncle, who is very private, is reluctant to have a nurse bathe him. How can I make this process easier?

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