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Resilience to the rescue

By Karen Warner Schueler When Jenny’s husband suffered a stroke two years ago, Jenny joined a caregiver support group at the local hospital. “Before COVID-19 hit,” she said, “I met with the support group, live and in person, a couple times a month. It was a lifeline, the only place I could go where I […]
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Cooking for one–Yikes!

Making tasty home-cooked meals for yourself requires a little extra effort when it comes to creativity, portion control, purchasing ingredients and preparation. So why not try a few of these useful tips to inspire your meals? After all, dinner doesn’t have to be difficult to be delicious. To start: It helps to follow a recipe […]
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Aging and Addicted

When you picture drug abuse, Canadian seniors may not come to mind. But the over-prescription of painkillers has made them another face of the opioid epidemic. When you picture drug abuse, Canadian seniors may not come to mind. But the over-prescription of painkillers has made them another face of the opioid epidemic. By Kevin Spurgaitis […]
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Mission impossible?

Dating when caregiving is in the mix By Mary Bart Is it realistic to be a family caregiver and be in a relationship at the same time? A few folks I spoke to say yes, of course, it’s the only thing that keeps them sane. Some chuckle and say it’s virtually impossible to commit to […]
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Aging in place

By Marc Saltzman It goes by different names,“independent living,” non-assisted living” or the preferred “aging in place.” But they all mean the same thing: Growing older without having to move to a health care environment. In fact, 91 per cent of seniors say they want to stay in their own homes as they age, according to a […]
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Editor’s choice

How to Take Care of Old People Without Losing Your Marbles By Virginia Morris Caregiving can be crazy-making, so this author is determined to make you smile along the way. With a quick one night read, you’ll have tips, ideas, good guidance and a few laughs. Indiana Street Press
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From Behind a Mask

By Abby Moore Regularly wearing face masks has been an adjustment for many people, but especially for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind community. Masks can muffle speech and block the ability to read lips and visual cues. So, how can hearing people better communicate with the deaf community from behind a mask? Mask […]
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SEEKING A TIMELY DIAGNOSIS When is it time to bring in experts, or seek medical attention for one who is experiencing memory loss? Not all memory loss is the same, and some memory loss is simply considered to be a natural part of the aging process. Only a qualified healthcare provider, like your doctor or […]