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Advice For Caregivers

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
Advice for Caregivers
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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
Advice for Caregivers
adult child advice, caregiver tips, caregiving with siblings, dr. amy, family conversations, planning for retirement, supporting aging parents
Excerpt: Supporting and connecting meaningfully with someone living with dementia can make a vital positive difference and help overcome
Advice for Caregivers
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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
Advice for Caregivers
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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
Advice for Caregivers
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I’d like to start out this blog by sharing one of my clients’ stories with you. Meet the MacMasters Joan and Eddie
Advice for Caregivers
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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
Advice for Caregivers
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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
Advice for Caregivers
adult child advice, caregiver health, caregiver tips, emotional wellness tips, supporting aging parents
Excerpt: Nearly 30% of Canadians provide informal, unpaid care, and those between 45 and 64 provide 75% of informal care for older
Advice for Caregivers
adult child advice, caregiver health, caregiver tips, family conversations, starting the conversation, supporting aging parents
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
Advice for Caregivers
dr. amy, adult child advice, caregiver tips, family conversations, starting the conversation, supporting aging parents
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
Advice for Caregivers
adult child advice, caregiver health, caregiver tips, dr. amy, family conversations, self-care advice, supporting aging parents
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
Advice for Caregivers
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