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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In our society, it’s common to congratulate people for staying in their own home as they grow older. People will say things such as, “Good;
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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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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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You may have recently explored retirement living and decided that the lifestyle would positively impact your life and help you maintain;
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When I meet with my clients I always encourage them to think about how they will maintain choice, control and independence as they age—key;
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Over the span of my career I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with thousands of Canadians about their retirement years. For many, this;
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Adult sibling relationships can bring much joy into our lives; and—for some—they can also bring pain and disappointment. In my experience,;
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Are you the caregiver for your parents and are finding it frustrating that other family members aren’t doing more to help?
If so, I’m;
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