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Category: Loneliness

Home alone, lonely & stressed.

April 3, 2021 | By Caregiving Matters

Caregivers & seniors continue to be challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Loneliness

For the One Who Is Exhausted, A Blessing

December 11, 2020 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

A poem and blessing to inspire you during hard times.

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Caregiver Burnout, Loneliness

The unmet needs of caregiveres.

February 12, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

Who cares for the caregiver?

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Caregiver Burnout, Financial & Legal, Loneliness

What about the ‘unbefriended?’

August 19, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

As the population of “elder orphans” grows, more research is needed so that we can develop effective systems of public guardianship and care.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia, Loneliness

Ageing and health status: An interesting study

May 22, 2018 | By Jim Courtney

We tend to lose sight of the fact that, while the population is aging, seniors are healthier than any time in history: 85 is the new 65.
As the population ages, caregiving is also becoming a hot-button issue.

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Active Living, Family Caregiving, Health & Illness, Loneliness, Recent Caregiving News, Senior and Caregiver Resources

Your idea to reduce social isolation for seniors could be funded in the Ontario budget

October 30, 2017 | By Trish Richards

Find out how you can submit your ideas to help reduce social isolation for seniors. Your ideas could be funded in the 2018 Ontario budget.

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Announcements, Loneliness

Daily connections to other family caregivers prevent isolation

December 18, 2016 | By Trish Richards

Who has the time to connect with others while lost and lonely in a busy caregiving world? From this video presentation, you will learn the benefits of making time for connecting and sharing with other family caregivers.

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Active Living, Loneliness, Videos

Chilling Ad Underscores the Insanity of Caregiving Robots

October 26, 2016 | By Trish Richards

To address the burgeoning “loneliness epidemic” and the demands of an aging population, some think that we should deploy robotic caregivers. A new ad titled “B.E.N. (Biologically Engineered Nursing),” however, suggests that this is a dreadful idea.

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Loneliness, Recent Caregiving News, Videos

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Powers of Attorney: Who to Appoint

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