A look at living with Parkinson’s Described as a brief halt in voluntary movement such as walking, freezing lasts a few seconds to a minute and is most common when negotiating narrow spaces, such as moving through a doorway, or beginning a voluntary movement, such as getting out of a chair.
Benefits of online forums For people living with dementia, research shows that online forums offer a much needed sense of community and hope. Three key areas were highlighted: 1) Journey sharing and adjusting 2) Supporting each other 3) Sharing creative activities. Get help if you feel down Depression in the workplace interferes with a person’s […]
Finding Balance in a Wobbly World Work deadlines are piling up and you have a big client presentation due next week. The kids need to be taken to after school activities and the nanny has gone home sick. As if that isn’t enough you receive a call from your mother to say that your father […]
Caregivers Club I’ve heard that there’s a way to join an online club through your magazine. How do I find out more about it? Editor’s Note: Thank you for your interest in Canada Cares newly-launched Caregivers Club. This magazine is the founding partner so the best way to join is to go to our website, […]
With heavy snow, treacherous icy sidewalks, and bitter temperatures, it’s easy to understand how many people would prefer to curl up and hibernate inside throughout the winter months. This can be especially true for older adults who can be more at risk of falls, picking up cough and cold viruses or getting chilled cleaning snow […]
…and more serious winter reminders! All joking aside, there’s a lot of joy to be had during the winter months. However, being outside in the harsh winter weather, can pose as a number of additional hazards for all of us, particularly the older adults. If you’re a caregivers, here is what to watch out for: […]
All too often, we find ourselves pushed to the limit with the caregiving responsibilities we have—especially when they’re on top of our already busy work, and family lives. H ere’s how to boost your attitude and get a calm, confident start to your caregiving day: Play the hand you’re dealt The circumstances you find yourself […]
Tips for understanding cataracts Maintaining eye health is an integral part of aging. So, when you are having trouble seeing it’s important to see an optometrist. Your loss of vision may be temporary and related to the formation of an age- related cataract—the opacification or clouding of the eye lens. • It’s estimated that […]
Maintaining eye health is an integral part of aging. So, when you are having trouble seeing it’s important to see an optometrist. Your loss of vision may be temporary and related to the formation of an age- related cataract—the opacification or clouding of the eye lens. • It’s estimated that about 50% of people […]
Back home at age 55 Regardless of your age and reasons for coming to live in your parent’s home as an adult, you’ll likely here some of the common buzz words like mooching, failure to launch, boomerang to mention a few. However, in many cases, it may not be all about you and your needs […]










