ROBERTO AND MARTA’S STORY: The mysterious case of the Orange Crush
I first met Roberto and Marta about a year and a half ago in their lovely North York home. They were both retired engineering professors and had been looking for a Spanish-speaking speech language pathologist to work with Roberto.
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An apple a day: Eating what’s right, when it’s right
We all know the age-old saying about what an apple a day can do for us. But when it comes to loved ones whose bodies and systems are aging, an apple may not be a good thing at all.
HAYLEIGH’S STORY: A granddaughter’s love
Like many kids her age, Hayleigh Ireland loves to go grocery shopping with her grandmother, finding the items on the shelves and putting them in the grocery cart.
Funding arthritis research: Overcoming a critical challenge in Canada
Arthritis is a term that covers over 100 different diseases and is a one of the leading causes of pain and disability to North Americans.
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KATE’S STORY: Saving Edith’s stories
I’ve become good friends with many of the ladies who live in a seniors’ residence with my mom. They all have wonderful stories to share, but I have been particularly impressed by a woman named Edith.
Aches and pains: How do we get them and how do we cure them?
Oh my aching body! A natural consequence of aging can be a change in the way we feel.
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JIM’S STORY: First class
On my first day of college, the professor did the usual and made the students introduce themselves to the person sitting next to them. When I turned to my left I saw that I was beside a smiling older gentleman with grey hair and thick glasses.
Intervention or interference? Making the best decisions
It’s our job as family caregivers to help determine the best course of action to protect our loved ones without causing them any additional personal drama or trauma.
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LYDIA’S STORY: Second chances
My husband and I divorced many years ago. I chose to stay focused on my kids and my job instead of getting into the dating scene.
Memory and cognitive decline: Family challenges
Dementia and cognitive decline can bring out both the best and the worst in families. In short, dementia can either make or break the person and the family.