CHRISTINE’S STORY: Spa-ing on Mother’s Day
Mom lives in a long-term-care facility and relishes the chance to “escape” every so often. This year, my sister and I decided to do something special as a Mother’s Day treat.
HANK’S STORY: The gift of sound
For the past year or so, my husband and I have noticed that my dad’s hearing has been going downhill. It first started when we were travelling with him and mom. He kept asking us to repeat what we were saying.
RITCHIE’S STORY: Sure-footed in the bathroom
When I found out the bathroom is one of the easiest places for a senior to fall, I immediately thought of my aging grandfather. Although he is 89 years old, nonno is still independent.
JOSEPHINE’S STORY: Caring so much
After her diagnosis of dementia, Josephine couldn’t live alone anymore.
JESSICA’S STORY: A trip to the movies
Grandma hasn’t really been out much since my grandpa moved to a nursing home to recover from surgery.
BRANDI’S STORY: In touch
The first year that mom and dad decided to do the snowbird thing and spend the winters in Florida, they loved everything about it-except for being away from family.
HELEN’S STORY: A little extra effort
Caregivers don’t always have to be family members. Take a look at Helen, a busy mom with two children, who takes time to visit Anne, her widowed neighbour.
EVELYN’S STORY: A lifetime of love
In 1947, I met my Prince Charming at a Sunday night dance in Toronto. He was a handsome young man of 21 with a nice personality, great smile and green eyes that danced when he talked.
JOHN’S STORY: The surprise visit
After my dad moved from his home in the country into a long-term-care home in the city last year, our family wasn’t able to visit him as often. One day, I decided to take my daughters to see him and surprise him with his favourite desert, blueberry pie, that my mother had taught me how to make long ago.
MARILYNE’S STORY: Don’t waste a single day
For many years, I was aware that something was wrong with me, but because it’s practically impossible for a doctor to detect something wrong with an