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Category: Q & A

What does a nursing agency do when someone is dying at home?

October 19, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

What does a nursing agency do when someone is dying at home?

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How often do we need a personal support worker?

October 13, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

I’ll be taking care of mom’s bills and care from here on in. How often do you suggest we pay for a personal support worker and how much?

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Is Dad eating properly?

August 17, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

How can I tell if my dad is eating properly? He seems to be getting less interested by the day.

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Arranging 24 hour care

June 29, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

We’re told that dad will need round the clock care when he comes home from the hospital. How do we arrange this?

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Moving and homecare

June 22, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

We’re moving to another city and would like to take our elderly aunt. How do we make sure her homecare continues?

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Live-in or live out care?

June 15, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

Is live-in or live-out care better for someone living on their own and what are the cost differences?

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The right bathroom safety equipment?

June 8, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

Where can I find advice about getting the right bathroom safety equipment? My homecare nurse suggested that my wife might fall in the bathroom.

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Checking on the neighbours

June 1, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

I have several elderly neighbours that I check up on each day. I’m going away for two months this summer and I’m worried about leaving them. Any suggestions?

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What devices do we need?

April 29, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

Dad has trouble moving around now and the part-time nurse who comes in has suggested a device to help him. What should I be considering for the home?

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Getting Dad to eat more

April 27, 2011 | By Caregiving Matters

Dad is refusing to eat much since mom died. How can I encourage him to eat more?

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