A few years ago, I stumbled upon the song “Closing Time” by Semisonic, and found it acknowledged the emotional complications of life
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There is a societal mindset that many people share in that I believe can interfere with making good decisions about where and how to live
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Most adult children want to be supportive of their older parents as they decide what they want as they age. Should they stay in their own
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As our parents age, it can become easy to fall into the trap of seeing them as less capable versions of their younger selves. We may
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Helping an aging parent may surface various emotions—some that can be enjoyable and rewarding, and others that can be painful or difficult
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Misconceptions about what a retirement residence really is and what life looks like living in one still exist. Some people may assume
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Discovering that you and your siblings have very different perspectives about your parents’ situation may be one of the most surprising—and
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Many older adults who decide to remain in the family home may find their world getting smaller as the years go by. I frequently talk with
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Hi, I’m Dr. Amy D’Aprix. I’m a gerontological social worker with over thirty years of experience working with, and on behalf of, older
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About eight million Canadians provide care to family members or friends with a long-term health condition, a disability or problems
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Earlier this year, we sat down with a panel of five adult children who had recently helped to move their aging parent into a retirement
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The holidays are almost here, and you’re looking forward to visiting a parent or aging relative for a few days, anticipating much loved
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