Everyone that comes through Runnymede’s doors is unique, but the experience of community member Jennifer Murray distinctly stands out: After years of caregiving at the hospital for her husband, Alastair, an unfortunate accident caused Jennifer herself to become a...
Finding the right assisted care facility can be intimidating. You likely have a long checklist of what you’re looking for, so you want to find the perfect fit. If you’re acting on behalf of a loved one, you need...
A set of guidelines written to help anyone who is maneuvering through the very difficult process of being a caregiver for an elderly loved one.
Donna was relatively young when she had a debilitating stroke. An active real estate agent...
In the U.S., more than one in five adults over the age of 65 is considered a ‘solo senior’ - i.e. one without a spouse or adult child. Even those with adult children sometimes have to fend for themselves because family...
People giving up their jobs to care for a loved one is costing the taxpayer nearly £23 billion a year in lost taxes and national insurance contributions, according to new research.
02 August 2019
Key findings:
· £14 billion is lost annually in...
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Proper nutrition is essential for an aging person. Every caregiver ought to ensure he/she provides just the right food to seniors. One of the reasons for this is the fact the senior's digestive system might...
When considering professional home care for a senior loved one, family caregivers may have to sift through an overwhelming amount of information, making it difficult to know what is true and what isn’t. Where could family caregivers and seniors...
It’s never easy seeing the people who once cared for you reach a point when they are no longer able to care for themselves. No one particularly wants to outsource the care of their loved one to a complete...
Adjusting to bringing a caregiver into your home can be a big transition. Although it’s their job, you want to make sure that your caregiver feels welcome and appreciated in your home. While you try to navigate this transition...
Caregiving is one of our country’s most pressing healthcare and societal issues. By 2025, more than 25 per cent of our population will make up the 65+ demographic, making Canada a super-aging society. As our aging population increases, so...
