No smoking, please
Can I ask for a homecare professional who is a non-smoker?
Paying my sister?
My sister takes care of our parents 5 days a week. She is there about 6-8 hours per day. She thinks that “somebody” should be paying her. I think that she should do it for free – after all it is our parents that she is caring for. What do you think?
Jack
My Dad’s Will
My Dad just told me that he has updated his Will. To me, that means he has changed something, but he will not tell what he has done. I have asked him many times to tell me. Why won’t he tell me?
Gloria
Jodie’s Story: Birthday Blues
Next week is my 65th birthday. Sixty-five was the age at which my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Talking to Mom about her last wishes
My mother’s health is getting worse, and I suspect she’s nearing the end of her life. I want to talk to her about her last wishes, but it’s awkward to broach the subject. Help!
Paul’s Story: The joy of children’s laughter
Paul Miller is a big strong man who lost a leg in World War II. He is a war veteran, but is jolly and has a soft spot for his grandchildren.
Helping Mom with every day things
Lately, my mother is having trouble coping with everyday things, like her housekeeping and grooming. She also seems overwhelmed. How can I help her?
Dad’s Next Home?
My brother and I are starting to think that it is time to have Dad move to a seniors place.
Do you have any suggestions for us, ideas of costs, what to think about and even how to begin?
Mike
Annie’s Story: Coming out of her shell
A resident at The Village of Erin Meadows has made a significant improvement since coming to long- term care a few years ago. Annie arrived at the home as a quiet woman who kept to herself and didn’t participate in any of the activities.
Caregiver stress: how do I cope?
My husband’s dementia is getting worse, and it’s becoming more difficult to care for him by myself. My friends offer to help but I don’t want to burden them with my responsibility. I don’t know how much more I can handle. What should I do?