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BOOKS Multicultural Guide to Caregiving: Essential resources to help you balance traditions without losing your mind or money By Angelica P. Herrera Venson DrPH. In Multicultural Guide to Caregiving, Dr. Angelica P. Herrera Venson provides a wealth of resources that caregivers can tap into to manage elder care with confidence and no regrets. It provides […]
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Forgotten in a crisis:

Dementia care during emergencies We often hear news about disasters like storms, wildfires, floods, and extreme temperatures. While you and your family members may have not have experienced a weather, fire or water related event, disasters do happen regardless of your location, and time of day. When disasters hit, the damage may take days or […]
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TIME TOGETHER AT THE COTTAGE Q) It’s not safe for gran to come up north any more—no hospital near by, rocky terrain, lots of noise and activity going on. My brother and mum disagree. Advice please? A) Safety first at all times is key. Has anyone asked Gran how she feels about the trip. Oftentimes, […]
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Is my family member at risk for delerium? Some people have a higher risk of delirium, especially if they: • Are 65 years old or more • Already have problems with memory or understanding, or already have dementia. • Have a broken hip. • Have a serious illness that’s getting worse or is at risk […]
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Rushing all the time Any recommendations for helping my mum get ready for appointments. She’s always late and flustered?Ashton,Saskatoon, SASK. Editor’s Note: While older adults may have fewer demands on their time, it can still be stressful when it comes to getting ready and getting out the door. Simple planning ahead ideas might be to: 1. […]
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Staying sharp…

A caregivers guide to physical and mental wellbeing Caregiving can be demanding both physically and mentally. With so many balls to juggle, so many details to remember and so many things that can go wrong, it’s wise to try and keep both our bodies and minds in the best possible shape.   Staying in good […]
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Nutrition

Eat well, stay well Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivers nutritious, delicious and affordable meals to a variety of groups, including: seniors, people with physical disabilities and cognitive impairments, individuals suffering from illnesses and recovering from surgeries, and those who need special dietary planning and assistance. MOW are delivered in 181 communities across
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Is stress contagious?

By Dr. Elaine Dembe A psychological effect known as emotional contagion, stress is indeed a condition that can be caught from others. Here’s a bit of a roadmap to help you stay as stress free as possible along the way. Research has revealed that it is possible to “catch” the emotions of someone else…a family […]
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How to relieve sciatica pain  Symptoms of buttock, thigh and leg pain, sciatica can be caused by a pinched nerve, a herniated disc injury, it can happen during pregnancy as ligaments get looser and create pressure on the nerve. Treatment at home can include: Moving, ice and heat, or over the counter pain relief. While […]