We all want to make our own choices, maintain control over our life, and have independence as we age. So if this is feasible, how do we
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Having too many tasks and responsibilities when caring for a family member can become a major source of stress, which can affect the
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Excerpt: Nearly 30% of Canadians provide informal, unpaid care, and those between 45 and 64 provide 75% of informal care for older
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Let me tell you a story. Alyssa* was 25 years old when her grandmother, Margie, started to need some help with household tasks. Over the
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Are you a family caregiver who is devoted to caring for your parent?
It is admirable to be dedicated to providing excellent care for an
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I’d like to start off by providing you with a situation that one of my clients is experiencing with her aging parent.
Diane* walked in to
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In the over 30 years I have worked with and on behalf of older adults and their families, countless times I have witnessed families
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Your parent has come to a decision: they are ready to make the move to a seniors’ residence and lead the worry-free lifestyle they
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When your parent or aging loved one gets to the point of needing more daily support to live well, do you assume they will be moving in with
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“My aging parent is lashing out in unexpected ways following a mutual decision to move into a retirement residence and it is hurting
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The holidays are almost here! For many adult children who don’t live nearby their aging parents or perhaps don’t get the chance to visit
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Have you recently moved into a retirement residence? For some, it can take a while for a new place to feel like home; however, the holidays
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