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Trouble with taxis Q) Transportation is becoming an issue for my 80-year-old parents. They’ve been taking local taxis but sometimes they are waiting for a very long time for them to arrive. They aren’t wheelchair users but could they use a specialty transportation service if they were willing to pay? A) If you are located […]
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The importance of reducing stress

Fatigue is one of the major things that I see. People reaching the end of the rope in terms of their patience. Some of this is related to fatigue, because if you’re constantly tired from being up all night with the person with Alzheimer’s disease, how can you possibly be patient with them even though […]
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Fast Carb, Slow Carb By David A. Kessler FDA Commissioner David Kessler highlights the negative impact of processed carbohydrates on global health. Over the past 75 years, the focus on refining grains like wheat and corn into starch has resulted in a rise in obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. The book explains how […]
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Signal for help A simple one-handed gesture you can use also silently show you need help and this signal is designed for use when you want someone to check in with you in a safe way. It might be useful in a video call or on the street. In addition to trying to circulate the […]
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7 Tips to calm yourself down Meditation isn’t for everyone but for some it, decreases stress while improving the ability to concentration. You can also try several other techniques: 1) Visualize a place of peace for yourself. 2) Colour to help reduce anxiety. 3) Drum to promote calm and help harmonize within yourself. 4) Cloud […]