Let’s Talk About It: Think before you move homes
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
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?
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?
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: Sibling relationships change as parents lose capacity
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: Welcome to the 36-hour day
Alzheimer’s lasts for many years, during which time behaviors and abilities change as the disease progresses
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Let’s Talk About It: To try, or not to try – before leasing
You find what seems to be the perfect apartment: location is ideal, you love the amenities, and the price is right.
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Let’s Talk About It: Moving beyond limitations
During my recent holiday I was denied my preferred aisle seat on the plane because I had not checked in early enough. I was seated next to an older lady who required the aisle seat due to her physical disability. Sitting beside her was her daughter. They were traveling together […]
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Let’s Talk About It: Who cares for the caregivers?
Holidays are especially stressful for family caregivers. Memories of happier times bring a mixed bag of emotions. Friends and family may be less inclusive for parties, knowing that a guest with dementia causes difficulties. The greatest gift you can give a caregiver is your support. This does not include advice […]
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Let’s Talk About It: Magic of music validated with dementia project
I recently attended the 2014 Canadian Conference on Dementia in Vancouver. The focus of the conference was a “person-centred approach to dementia care.” Research presented by leaders in the field proved that we need to offer this approach. This is nothing new to anyone working or familiar with dementia but […]
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