Have you ever spent an afternoon engaged in lively, spirited and inspiring conversation with a group of experienced family caregivers? They really do talk about everything, including how complicated, demanding and yes rewarding caregiving can be.
Looking after a close family member can be both mentally and physically tiring. This is especially the case for individuals who require more complex care that lies outside the family’s subject-matter expertise.
Our brain is very important in sending messages letting us know when our bladder or bowel needs to be emptied, but, with dementia, these messages might not be received.
Adventure doesn’t have to stop just because you have a medical condition or need some extra help. If you stay flexible, consider travelling with friends and family rather than alone.
When you lose a loved one, it can be hard to do much of anything, but life must go on. From the heirloom furniture to old love notes, choices are thrust into your lap whether you are ready or not.
Trying to do too much often proves ineffective. Like our restaurant servers, a caregiver who is carrying too much might lose focus and inadvertently drop one (or more) things.
For one in four Canadians, hearing loss is a day-to-day experience that too often goes untreated.
The concert will raise much-needed funds for caregiving programs run by both organizations in support of families who have loved ones of any age living with disabilities or Alzheimer’s disease.
Census numbers from Stats Canada show that seniors now outnumber children for the first time in the history of the survey. In fact, the most recent census reported the largest ever population of seniors since 1871.
I have had many conversations with retirees and have witnessed the potential and real trials and tribulations of those who have unpreparedly retired.
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