It’s a common situation I hear about from my clients: an older adult has an urgent need arise, such as a fall or hospitalization, that
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When we think of someone caring for an older adult, we may assume it is an adult child supporting an aging parent. However, a quarter of
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Many of us will be spending Thanksgiving with our parents and siblings—either in person or virtually due to COVID-19. Either way, this is
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Excerpt: Supporting and connecting meaningfully with someone living with dementia can make a vital positive difference and help overcome
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As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, some people have wondered if they should take their parent out of a retirement or long term
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Caregiving for an aging parent can have many rewards and many difficulties. Today, we are more open about talking about our caregiving
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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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