By Caroline Chenoweth Caregivers are as varied and unique as those they care for. Your role as a caregiver might be within a professional working environment where you care for patients, or an informal role in supporting a family member. Regardless of whether you are caring for a senior,
Q: I am often lonely, now that many of my family members have passed away. I don’t think it’s good for me. How do you suggest I meet new friends? E: Staying connected and avoiding isolation is one of the best things you can do for yourself. One option is to help others by volunteering, […]
Ingredients 2 pounds ground chuck 1/4 cup Kraft Barbecue Sauce, any flavor 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup Kraft Barbecue Sauce for basting 2 sweet or yellow onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices Olive Oil 6 slices American cheese 12 slices bacon, cooked 6 buns 6 lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes, sliced pickle slices Makes: […]
Corn is an essential for every summer BBQ. Try this new sweet and spicy corn recipe on your grill this summer. Ingredients 1/2 c. sweet chili sauce 3 tbsp. melted butter 1 tbsp. sriracha 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Juice of 2 limes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 ears corn, husks removed Freshly […]
Ingredients 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 Granny Smith apple, julienned 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Makes: 6 servings Takes: 1 […]
Ingredients 1 ¼ cups heavy cream 1 cup chunky peanut butter, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup (4 ounces) confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 (17.5-ounce) package sugar cookie mix 1 cup pecans, toasted 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Makes: […]
Ingredients ¾ cups (5 ¼ ounces) granulated sugar 1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 4 tablespoons softened 1 cup (4 ounces) confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting (optional) 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and softened 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons […]
Living with Dying: A Complete Guide for Caregivers Written by Jahnna Beecham and Katie Orlip, this easy-to-use guide provides wisdom and tips on hospice care, having difficult conversations, navigating the emotional and spiritual journey of dying, and getting your loved one’s affairs in order. With additional information on symptom and pain management, the authors
Q: I have reason to believe one of my family members is taking financial advantage of my brother. What do I need to know and how can I intervene? E: You are not alone. According to government figures, one in five Canadians believes they know of a senior who may be experiencing some form of […]
A brief book at veterans and caregiving By Mary Bart Statistics Canada estimates there are 649,300 Canadian veterans and Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans who are eligible for support from Veterans Affairs Canada. Unlike in other caregiving situations, caregivers of veterans often have to deal with and help to manage physical, physiological and mental health […]