It has been found that as many as 90 percent of Canadian seniors wish to age at home. Yet, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), one in five seniors are entering long-term care too soon.
Why is...
Caring for someone can be quite time consuming. Just reading the previous instructions may be enough to make you ask if you have what it takes to do this well. When I was caring for my parents, I was...
This summer has brought scorching heat and relentless humidity for many of us! Record-breaking temperatures have persisted for weeks and months in numerous regions across North America and around the globe. The prolonged dry spell has exacerbated the heat,...
One of the most common problems with dementia is managing sleep. Many dementia and Alzheimer's patients have trouble sleeping and this can lead to further loss of cognitive ability as well as instability. Sleep problems can become quite an...
Our population is quickly aging and with advanced age comes chronic illness, disease and at the worst, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Our hospitals have run out of beds. In some cases patients and the chronically ill are staying in...
Choosing senior care options for your loved one can be very overwhelming for a variety of reasons. It’s hard to find the perfect place for your aging family member, but luckily there are a variety of tools and resources...
One of the most difficult discussions we will ever have with our family members is about our end of life. Many older adults and seniors avoid having this talk until it's too late. They suddenly become ill and are...
Providing care for an aging loved one or a person with disabilities is challenging but also rewarding. Caregivers have the chance to ensure their loved one's quality of life is the best it can be by assisting with activities of...
Of the nearly 4000 seniors we have moved, most really wanted to stay in their homes. If you have the finances and are willing to accept help, check out the services that are available in your area and cost...
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...