In addition to the live Zoom workshop hosted by Mary Bart, Chair of Caregiving Matters, we are posting a few of her articles that she wrote for the Canadian quarterly magazine called Caregiver Solutions. Happy reading.
Here are links to a few of her articles that look in depth at a variety of safety and lifestyle issues for seniors.
- The tale of Mom’s Jars.
An in-depth look at how to keep people with dementia safe and happy at home.
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/the-tale-of-moms-jars/
- Benefits of self-care
How and why to improve our appearance and to “clean up our act”
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/top-stories/benefits-of-self-care/
- Deadly crossings: Keeping older adults safer
A detailed look and practical tips to stay while out in the community.
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/deadly-crossings-keeping-older-adults-safer/
- Taking a second look at out of town life
This article looks at rural living for seniors. It is a life not for sissies
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/health-and-wellness/taking-a-second-look-at-out-of-town-life/
- Cannabis Country
Is cannabis right for you? This article brings insights and testimonials from those who are benefiting from cannabis.
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/cannabis-country/
- The Risks and Realities of Drinking
It’s five o’clock somewhere but drinking as we age is not a good thing.
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/the-risks-of-drinking/
- I’m Doing It My Way
This article looks at the dangers and benefits of living alone as we get older.
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/im-doing-it-my-way/
Here is a seven part series about living alone as we get older. There are many safety tips in each article.
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 1-7
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 2-7
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/top-risks-living-alone-part-2-7/
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 3-7
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/3281/
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 4-7
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/top-risks-living-alone-part-4-7/
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 5-7
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 6-7
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/3288/
- Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 7-7
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/3290/
- Safety First – A Guide to being safe in the Spring/Summer
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/safety-first/
- You’ve Got a Friend
This article explores how important it is to stay socially engaged and connected to friends.
https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/youve-got-a-friend/