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Family Ties

There is something very special about family for people with diabetes—it’s a lifelong diagnosis and family members will often stand beside you for your lifetime,” says Dr. Jan Hux, chief science officer for Diabetes Canada. She adds that while not everyone may have biological family members
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Accommodations in the workplace

Thinking about requesting accommodations for your arthritis at work? Only you will know best what accommodations might be helpful and possible at your workplace, but here are some common types of “asks” to get you brainstorming. Flexible work hours Some jobs require you to work at a particular time, but in many workplaces the hours […]
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Hiring help at home

Mistakes to avoid along the way By Caroline Tapp-McDougall Your parent’s well-being is linked to stability and routine in this area—and your stress can be reduced with qualified home healthcare professionals by your side. Finding a reliable and qualified care provider or home helper for your relatives requires research. The best advice I can give […]
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Everything old is new again

Learning about tough times from our elders By Pat Irwin The days of COVID-19 will be remembered by images—long-term care residents at the window, masks, social distancing and hoarding of toilet paper. Challenging indeed! Insurmountable? Not at all—just ask a senior! Canada’s Depression and War Babies (1930-1947) are known as a very hardy breed of […]
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Finding time to restore your resilience

After months of stress it’s hard to imagine our world ever going back to the way it was. But carry on we must … for our families, our patients, ourselves and all those dreams that have been put on hold. Even as difficult times continue and many in our circles still face challenges of separation […]
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The Scoop

TIPS, WISE ADVICE AND HELPFUL UPDATES Simple communication Accessibility needs differ, so if you’re having difficulty start with: • Speaking clearly and directly to the person. • Listening and watching for body language or tools they use. • Not underestimating someone’s abilities. • Being patient and asking them to show you. • Asking what and […]
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10 things you can do right now!

By Rick Lauber Packing your suitcase ahead of time, rather than late the night before your departure, results in a more relaxed experience, more time to find everything you need, and less likelihood of forgetting anything. There’s an important lesson here for family caregivers as well…pre-planning for the helping years ahead results in a much […]
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Simple Social

This simple app reduces the amount of battery power necessary to access your social media accounts from a mobile device. Keep in touch with friends and family members with the Simple Social app.