How to remain positive during a job search Q) I am so frustrated. I am eager to find a job in a safe workplace and have applied to countless office clerk positions during the pandemic. Yet, I have received very few invites to job interviews. And when I finally have a job interview, I get […]
By Joan Didion Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill with what seemed at first flu, then pneumonia, then complete septic shock. From one of America’s iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion that explores an intensely personal yet universal experience: […]
Just like mom used to make, with a twist! The addition of doubanjiang turns your classic tomato and egg stir-fry into a spicy, delicious meal. Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 10 min Ingredients 4 ripe tomatoes 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt 4 eggs 1 1/2 tbsp (25 mL) sesame oil 1 tbsp […]
When my wheelchair and I suddenly parted. By Stephen Trumper My PSW and I had been rushing to an appointment, though we weren’t late. The sidewalks were invitingly wide and smooth. For a workday afternoon there were surprisingly few pedestrians. The weather was magnificent: one of those grand first warm days of spring, with a […]
If being on the throne is no longer a simple matter, here are some helpful suggestions, depending on your requirements: Raise the toilet seat. A few extra inches of height may make sitting down safer, especially for someone with a recent hip fracture or anyone who has difficulty getting up from a low seat. Consider […]
By Mary Bart Dreaming of a mini-break or a much-needed vacation? Although caregiving is a labour of love that often keeps us on our toes seven days a week, it’s not impossible to plan a getaway. The fine art of arranging and enjoying a successful vacation requires a caregiver to tackle potential guilt, (either self-imposed […]
By Rick Lauber Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, the month of December can become a very bumpy ride for many of us physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, and we may end up feel anything but “merry.” W e don’t have to move all the way to being grouchy grinches but for family members who are […]
Much has been said about the impact of COVID-19 on older adults, their caregivers and families. Many have struggled with anxiety along with changes in their health and well being. Others have been found themselves lonely and isolated from family, friends and colleagues. And, there have been financial challenges due to lost or reduced employment […]
If you are a caregiver, you have to ensure that your patient enjoys a good standard of living. This means taking care of their health and allows them to feel good about themselves. Often, you can guide them in the right direction and also allow patients to keep some of their independence. For example, this […]
By Miranda Esmonde-White After spending decades helping professional athletes, ballet dancers and Olympians overcome potentially career-ending injuries and guiding MS patients and cancer survivors toward pain-free mobility, in Forever Painless, Miranda Esmonde-White shares her healing secrets. Harper Wave