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Category: Tales from Home

Do you know what self-directed care is?

March 17, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

“In contrast to conventional home care programs in which care is managed and delivered by professionals or agencies on behalf of the client, in self managed programs the client takes a more active and central role both in defining needs and in determining how those needs should be met,”

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Family Caregiving, Health & Illness, Tales from Home

Canada’s first ‘dementia village’ to open next year.

March 1, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

The Village will be home to 78 people with dementia. Their care will be provided by 72 specially trained staff.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia, Tales from Home

Advocate for seniors and provide support during a hospital stay.

February 26, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Seniors need extra support during a hospital stay.

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Family Caregiving, Tales from Home
Kimberly Whaley

The Rights of Residents in Retirement Homes and Long-Term Care Homes.

December 9, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

Do you have a loved one currently or planning to move into a LTC or a retirement home in Ontario? If so, you need to read this article.

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Financial & Legal, Tales from Home

Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse.

March 13, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

Perpetrator is typically a family member or caregiver.

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Elder Abuse, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home

Ontario subsidy for seniors’ homes falls short.

November 13, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

What will long-term care homes be like when the Boomers need them?

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Assisted Living, Tales from Home

‘I was in shock’: Police probe Ottawa nursing home after elderly woman found with maggots in wound

November 1, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

How’s the quality of care in Canadian long-term-care facilities?

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Elder Abuse, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home

Former Woodstock, Ont., nurse facing 8 murder charges in deaths of elderly clients.

October 25, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Police have charged Wettlaufer with murder alleging she killed eight nursing home residents.

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Assisted Living, Elder Abuse, Financial & Legal, Grief & Loss, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home

Ontario Investing An Additional $100 Million This Year in Home and Community Care

July 20, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Province Increasing Access to Home Care for Those with High Needs.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Tales from Home

Right-Sizing: A Quick Guide for Seniors

June 30, 2016 | By Caregiving Matters

Is your home still appropriate for your lifestyle?

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Active Living, Equipment, Tales from Home

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