How virtual health is changing in-home caregiving Seventy-five per cent of health care in Canada is provided at home by unpaid family caregivers. Not only is this essential health-care work often unrecognized and under-supported, it is rapidly changing. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many
Here are a few tips to keep in mind before, during, and after you visit your healthcare team, including doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and more. Before your visit: Write down how you feel, questions, symptoms, and concerns When it’s time to speak with your healthcare team, do you forget what you wanted […]
Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are at increased risk for injury or harm in certain areas of the home. As the disease progresses, they may become unaware of the dangers that exist. Consider taking the following safety precautions: __ Store hazardous items, like medication, alcohol, matches, sharp objects or small appliances and […]
Fixing things around the house Q) Dad hired a handyman/ lawn service guy this past summer. We asked him to knowing he could afford it and he agreed. We just found out they billed him twice as much as the work is worth and he’s paid the bills. What do we do? A) This is not […]
When you’re doing your best, it often feels like you’re not doing enough or that there are some things you might try to do differently if you had more time and expertise. Asking others who’ve got professional training or who have been caregivers before, may just help you out. Here’s some good ideas from other […]
Our priorities and the things we value when we become caregivers are, by necessity and sometimes by choice, are quite different. And, it takes a friend or another carer, who has travelled the same road, to understand how things have changed –almost overnight at times. We have learn how to let go of things, big […]
Globally, over 55 million people live with dementia, with 10 million more diagnosed every year. Dementia can be accompanied by a variety of additional issues that impact mental health, functional abilities, cognition, safety, and quality of life. Sleep problems, depressive symptoms, and difficulty performing fundamental activities of daily living—such as bathing or feeding
BOOKS The Comfort Book By Matt HaigA collection of little islands of hope, The Comfort Book gathers consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt’s mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, […]
A look at how technology is improving our ability to age well and provide care Scheduling, monitoring, testing, communicating and treating—all areas where a variety of technologies are helping caregivers and the folks they are caring for prevent accidents, solve problems, manage finances, increase support, share data, reduce loneliness and live with less stress.
Men get lonely too Less likely to seek help or talk about it and are much faster to terminate counselling once they start. Men have been shown to be disproportionately affected by isolation, disconnection and loneliness. Latest research shows men are: • 29% increased risk of heart disease • 2% higher chance of stroke • […]