Are you feeling like you don't know how to have tough conversations with your parents? Are you concerned about their safety, but not sure where to start the conversation? Are you feeling like your parents just don't understand your concerns? You may be trying to get them to accept homecare ... » Learn More about How to Have Tough Conversations with Your Parents
Caring for Your Aging Parents
Are Homecare Reductions Affecting You?
Are you getting calls about homecare reduction to your services? I'm hearing from many families struggling to cope. Some are seeing small reductions in their service, and some are seeing some very significant reductions to their services. During covid you may already be worried about the health ... » Learn More about Are Homecare Reductions Affecting You?
When You Can’t Visit Your Loved Ones
I'm hearing from many clients that you can't visit your loved one who lives in nursing home, retirement residence, or other care centre. This can be hard for both individuals. You may be feeling anxious, lost, or overwhelmed - and I am here to tell you that is okay. You aren't alone. These ... » Learn More about When You Can’t Visit Your Loved Ones
Introducing Family Caregiver Workshops
These Family Caregiver Workshops are ready to get started this month. I've been delighted and honored to be part of the team of professionals to give feedback to the development of this caregiver program. Now family members, spouses and friends who are caregivers, can gain the confidence to safely ... » Learn More about Introducing Family Caregiver Workshops
Myth Busting our Health Care System
I spend my day myth busting our health care system to my clients. Your parents may have pre-conceived ideas about the health system before I visit. They may have heard some horror stories from friends. They are often confused about how the health care system can help them. Your aging loved ones ... » Learn More about Myth Busting our Health Care System
The ‘Not So Hidden’ Fall Hazard
Most of us have this fall hazard in our homes and probably never think about the dangers it may cause. This fall hazard is in most living rooms throughout the country. Have you figured it out yet? It is our coffee tables, the worst fall hazard other than stairs and throw rugs. So why is a coffee ... » Learn More about The ‘Not So Hidden’ Fall Hazard
Caregiver Survey : Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative
If you are a caregiver - for any family member or loved one - I would love if you can take a few minutes to complete this caregiver survey from the Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative at Norquest College. The Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative will help families transition and/or continue ... » Learn More about Caregiver Survey : Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative
