Read this month's expert advice column on caring, sharing and how to best help our loved-ones age in place, exclusive to Caregiver Solutions magazine.
Sometimes as caregivers, we can feel over-challenged and meek, which can be a massive blow to our self-confidence. Boost your self-esteem with these tips!
By Laura Stewart Medical evidence provides overwhelming support for the benefits it provides for every condition under the sun, from arthritis to cancer. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults recommends that those aged 65+ should accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Everyone needs to exercise but for many people living with […]
In my everyday existence of living with quadriplegia, I am always using my voice, a central tool in self-directed care, to explain to PSWs, family, and friends what I need.
RPNs provide nursing care, usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members.
It’s never too late to build your nest egg? Here’s some wise advice from bankers about next steps to follow when it comes to planning for retirement. 1) Plan your lifestyle and make the future as predictable as possible 2) Understand your spending today and estimate what it’s likely to be in the future 3) Work with […]
More than a passing trend By Galen Brown Ending a marriage in later life is becoming increasingly common. Whether people have grown apart or have unresolved differences, separation and divorce is on the rise in the fifty plus crowd. Said to be a more stressful experience for long-term partners, divorcing when you are an older […]
By Nicolas McCarthy, CAOT Older adults are the fastest growing portion of the driving population, with roughly 2.7 million drivers over the age of 65 on Canadian roads today. Older drivers have long been thought to be the safest and most cautious drivers on the road, taking into account their experiences, sheer number of kilometres […]
My mom was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Is it safe for her to exercise? Exercise plays an important role in preventing and managing osteoporosis. However, your mom should talk to a physician or physiotherapist before starting or changing any exercise program, as some exercises might be unsuitable. Three types of exercise are recommended for people […]
Will homemakers cook Asian food for my father? He’s very fussy. If you work with an accredited homecare agency, you should be able to ask for a homemaker who is able to cook Asian food, especially if that is one of the requests you make when setting up care for your father. Is there someone […]
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