Bonnie Sandler

Let’s Talk About It: Remembering a wonderful Nanny in her prime

by Bonnie Sandler × on April 30, 2016 at 9:38 am × 0 comments

My grandmother always had a unique personality. Nanny was not the kind of grandmother to bake cookies and cook dinners. Dining out and shopping were more her thing.

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Let’s Talk About It: Think before you move homes

by Bonnie Sandler × on March 29, 2016 at 9:21 am × 0 comments

After your children have moved out of the family home, your next move might be downsizing to a condo or an apartment.

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Let’s Talk About It: Be wary of cold-callers who want to pay a visit

by Bonnie Sandler × on February 6, 2016 at 9:37 am × 0 comments

My friend received a call from her elderly mother, asking her to be at her house the next evening at 6. Her mother explained that a man had phoned and was coming over.

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Let’s Talk About It: Does your personality match residence living?

by Bonnie Sandler × on November 30, 2015 at 12:38 pm × 0 comments

Figuring out whether a move to a senior residence is suitable is rarely an easy task. Making a list of pros and cons can be a helpful tool, but sometimes the scales balance.

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Let’s Talk About It: What of the orphaned elderly?

by Bonnie Sandler × on June 23, 2015 at 8:48 am × 0 comments

Who looks out for seniors who have no family or friends to look out for them? A recent story that went viral caught my attention.

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Let’s Talk About It: Watch out for your loved ones

by Bonnie Sandler × on May 25, 2015 at 9:02 am × 2 comments

After a recent hospital stay, my mother, who lives alone, was sent to a government-subsidized residence to convalesce. It sounded like a good plan. But sharing a room?

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Let’s Talk About It: Sibling relationships change as parents lose capacity

by Bonnie Sandler × on April 17, 2015 at 9:07 am × 0 comments

As a parent moves into a world of dementia with increasing care needs, children will often react differently.

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Let’s Talk About It: Choosing a residence for people living with Alzheimer’s

by Bonnie Sandler × on April 4, 2015 at 10:25 am × 3 comments

There are 230 certified private residences in Montreal listed on the Santé et Services sociaux du Québec website, making your search for an appropriate residence seemingly endless.