LYDIA’S STORY: Second chances
My husband and I divorced many years ago. I chose to stay focused on my kids and my job instead of getting into the dating scene.
Memory and cognitive decline: Family challenges
Dementia and cognitive decline can bring out both the best and the worst in families. In short, dementia can either make or break the person and the family.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Financial planning in the retirement years
You’ve retired. Now what? Well, your financial planning isn’t over.
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.
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.
Why are you downsizing?
How can seniors and their families recognize and deal with downsizing’s true significance and manage its impact?