Excerpt: A hug, pat on the shoulder and other forms of physical touch offer many health benefits, especially for seniors, who often get
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If you’re considering moving into a retirement residence, you’re likely wondering how far your money will go. It’s a natural question to
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It used to be that moving to a retirement residence meant moving to a single room, with few options as to layout or size. Those days are
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Excerpt: It’s important to challenge a common stigma, which assumes people living with Alzheimer’s disease can’t enjoy quality of life
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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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Excerpt: Common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease stand in the way of understanding the disease and helping those affected. Learn
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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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