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Driving safely

Before deciding whether its safe to drive, note changes in:  vision  perception  cognition ability  physical ability  If you have one or more of these challenges, consider: planning for driving...

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8 ways to get someone eating

A common nutritional problem that can affect care recipients in poor health involves those in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, Cancer and AIDS. Here are a top list of ways to help your care recipient to...

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Getting Ready For Fall

The leaves are changing colors, and the air is fresh. While we are too busy admiring the change, there are a few things we need to keep in mind. Consider your health—and others. Get vaccinated. Cover...

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Canada Cares Caregiver Awards – September 30th!

Canada Cares is a not-for-profit organization whose vision is to create a sense of community for family and professional caregivers by increasing awareness, providing encouragement and showing...

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Tips For Coping With Poor Appetites

It’s often very difficult to regain appetite while recovering from an injury, surgery, or even an illness. In the Caregiver Compass, Christine Stewart says that what happens most times is that it can...

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Staying Safe In Emergencies

Many disasters happen without little or no warning. As Canadians, we are fortunate to live in an area of the world that is not often affected by large-scale disasters. That being said, we have faced...

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10 Ways To Make Your Retirement Meaningful

Retirement means something different to each person. For some, it’s a time to explore the world and new opportunities. For others, it’s a time to figure out the next part of life.  Set aside some time...

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It’s Not The Flu, It’s “Influenza”

Have you ever said to yourself,  “I never get the flu”, and just think it’s the regular head cold you get during the cold season? Dr. Michael Gordon, Medical Program Director of Palliative Care at...

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Did You Know?

Diets with significant amounts of anti-inflammatory foods have been associated with lowering the chances of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Try...

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Dealing With Complainers

Every person is different. And every situation must be handled differently. Time management can also be very tricky, especially when it comes to complainers. There are two types of complainers. Chronic...

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7 Common Habits of Unhappy People

Reproduced from The Positivity Blog “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” Marcus Aurelius “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy,...

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How to Improve Communication Skills at Holiday time or anytime!

Holiday time can be an enormous drain on health and stress levels. Even though you are related, you and your relatives may have different value systems and perspectives. However, practicing...

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Had Your Flu Shot?

Get vaccinated to reduce risk and protect your loved one. Visit your doctor or local pharmacist. For more information about Flu symptoms and prevention visit hcsc.gc.ca. The Winter issue of Caregivers...

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Tips for Staying Organized

By Christine Stewart Being able to provide details of a person’s health history, medications and financial information is important. Here are some tips to get organized: Keep a list of current...

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Coping With Difficult Family During the Holidays: 4 Tips From Dr. Davis

Does your family have difficult people in it that you aren’t so sure you want to see this season?  Or are your aging parents a problem for you at this time of the year? Holiday visits bring people with...

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Bones, Joints, and Muscles

With age, bones tend to shrink in size and density — which weakens them and makes them more susceptible to fracture. To promote bone, joint and muscle health: Increase your calcium intake. Dietary...

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Barrier-Free Homes: Lessons From the Three Little Pigs

We found this article about the importance of making your home barrier free on the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ website and thought it was a cute way to share tips: The first little...

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Living With Dementia

To help you know which warning signs to look for the Alzheimer Society has developed a list. Memory loss that affects day-to-day function Difficulty performing familiar tasks Problems with language...

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Are You a Parkinson’s Care Partner?

Over and over, care partners report similar experiences about challenges they face. Here are a few practical steps: Be an active member of the team. Research shows that people with actively involved...

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5 Tips for Winter Health

 Luckily these are certain things you can do to keep your energy up, your immune system strong and your body healthy all winter long. 1. Drink healthy fluids. Sugary and caffeinated beverages can...

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