Who’s on Your Team?
Let’s face it: many elderly people usually have several complex medical conditions. So how can a busy family physician take care of all of a senior’s many issues during a typical 15-minute office visit? And, what are the chances of doctor’s advice being understood, retained and implemented by a senior after he or she leaves the office?
How to Visit a Parent in Long-Term Care
When someone we love is admitted to long-term care (LTC), our initial visits to see them can be very stressful, even before and after the actual visit. To help make these visits go more smoothly for everyone involved, here are a few helpful tips.
Stay Safe in the Bathroom
Every year, close to 180,000 Canadian adults over age 65 fall and injure themselves. Many of these falls occur in the bathroom. It’s easy to see why. With smooth tiles and a little bit of water, bathrooms can quickly create a slippery situation.
Ramps and Lifts
Have you ever limited your activities because climbing the stairs seemed
Home Comfort and Convenience
Our home is the place where we can go to relax and recuperate, entertain friends and family and carry out a number of activities. Regardless of whether your home is a house, condominium, apartment or room within a care facility, there are a number of ways to make your living area more comfortable and convenient.
Caring for the caregiver: Learn to care for yourself
My husband recently underwent quadruple bypass surgery. During this time, I spent all of my waking hours at the hospital
The role of a caregiver when an elderly person makes a will
When Helena took her 81-year-old father, Walter, to the family’s lawyer recently so that Walter could have a will made, the lawyer, Ms. Rollins, asked her to leave the room while she talked privately with Walter. Helena was shocked and somewhat offended at being excluded. After all, it wasn’t as if she was there for any suspicious reason; she’d been helping Walter with banking and doctor’s appointments for years.
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