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?
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?
10 ways to stay active
While retired people aren’t chained to their desks, roughly 60 per cent of older adults are still considered to be “inactive,” meaning they get fewer than 30–60 minutes of moderate activity a day.
Joan Halifax: Compassion and the true meaning of empathy
Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she’s learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy. Known for her compassionate work with the terminally ill, Joan Halifax is a…
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