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Category: Senior and Caregiver Resources

Most critical skill for caregivers? Good communication.

February 4, 2021 | By Posted by: Melissa Cuccia

Read to find out what one of the most critical skills of being caregiver is

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Senior and Caregiver Resources

Jeanie’s Story.

November 10, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

Here’s a home care success story to read.

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Senior and Caregiver Resources

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

Beware your path to dealing with CRA issues.

January 12, 2018 | By Jim Courtney

Obtaining disability tax credits is a fairly simple process and, unless the filer has a cognitive disability, should easily be able to obtain the appropriate credits. But even a caregiver, especially with Power of Attorney, should be able to obtain them relatively easily at minimal cost.

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Financial & Legal, Senior and Caregiver Resources

Meet Silver Sherpa and CEO Susan Hyatt

October 27, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

We’re here to support seniors, and their families, and to manage the inevitable, overwhelming problems and stresses associated with ageing.

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Assisted Living, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Health & Illness, Managing Risk, Senior and Caregiver Resources, Senior's Rights, Spousal Caregiving

House Calls

June 12, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

This is a wonderful way to care for home-bound seniors.

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Active Living, Health & Illness, Managing Risk, Senior and Caregiver Resources

How to Use Technology to Make Aging at Home Easier

February 16, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

With Telehomecare, seniors can live at home longer and their caregivers can provide better care, and do so with peace of mind.

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Assisted Living, Managing Risk, Senior and Caregiver Resources

Canadian Mental Health Association offers free family caregivers education program

February 2, 2017 | By Trish Richards

Michael Gabriele from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) talks about the organization’s caregivers education program which is dear to his heart.

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Family Caregiving, Senior and Caregiver Resources, Videos

Rundown of CHATS support services for seniors in York Region & South Simcoe

January 25, 2017 | By Trish Richards

Watch this video to learn about the wide variety of community and home assistance programs CHATS offers to seniors in the York Region and South Simcoe area.

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Senior and Caregiver Resources, Videos

Elder Abuse Prevention Workshops

Preventing Elder Abuse During COVID-19

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Elder Abuse Prevention: Assist with Mindfulness

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