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How to handle things when mom moves in As an adult son or daughter, you may be thinking it would be a good idea to share your home with a parent. There is, however, much to think about before blindly jumping into such an arrangement. So, rather than making a hasty (and possibly regrettable)
Caregiving

Sharing the care with siblings

The reality is that there are only 3 roles when it comes to family caregiving:  Lead, support or stay away.  And, the sooner you learn and accept this truth, the easier your life will be and the greater peace you will have in your caregiving journey. It’s only in fairy tales that siblings harmoniously and […]
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How’s your hearing? Most people put off getting their hearing checked. However when left unattended, hearing loss can lead to depression, social isolation, and poor quality of life. Once you’ve reached 60, getting screened every 3 years for hearing loss can help ensure you’re getting the treatment you may need—hear hear!   New chronic back […]
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The joy of checking in

As a boy growing up on a housing estate in England, Paul McCartney remembers checking in on and running errands for a little old lady who couldn’t get out. As the story goes, in later life, the memories of his visits to her flat became the inspiration for the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby, with its  […]
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The Scoop

Watching while you drive Today’s cars are akin to smartphones, with unregulated apps connected to the internet that collect huge amounts of personal data, some of which is highly detailed, like location and movement being used for marketing. Although progress toward user control of personal data is generally lagging, car manufacturers are beginning to roll […]
Health & Wellness

The increasing role of the pharmacist

In recent years, the pressure on the healthcare system has been evident with wait lists, staffing shortages, the need to increase community health and homecare programs and, most recently, the pandemic. Pharmacists have been able to step up and fill some gaps recently. As some of the country’s most accessible health care professionals, pharmacists are […]
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Editor’s Choice…

Alcohol and surgery: A dangerous combination People who drink alcoholic beverages are at higher risk of complications during and after surgery. Alcohol consumption can reduce heart and immune system function, prolong bleeding time, and increase the body’s stress response. In this video, Dr. Leslie Martin discusses the potential surgical and post-operative risks. From the
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Expert Advice…

To home or not to home Q) My 86 year old grandmother is adamant that she wants to stay at home. I’m worried about her safety. What should I do? A) If you’re not confident that your grandmother is still able to live on her own, try and organize household help, make scheduled visits, and […]
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Staying connected

A recent poll found that 88 per cent of Canadians aged 65 and over use the internet daily and certainly more and more of us are buying things online, connecting with family and friends, streaming music and videos. But perhaps a senior in your life is still not as tech-savvy as they could be. Here […]