An ‘attitude of gratitude’ seems to be the mantra of the 2020 Masters Tournament commentators. Fans are so happy to have the Masters on this year- albeit in November rather than April. It is a motto that more of us need. I would like to apply this positive attitude and acknowledgement to caregivers as this is National Family Caregivers Month. More than ever as this pandemic overshadows absolutely everything and….
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Elder CareI first introduced my 3’C’s in a blog at @allaboutestates which addressed living options and ways to consider what care settings. Some of you may recall that my 3 C’s are: Care, Cost, Choice. I am reposting this article as it continues to be an excellent guide in helping families explore residential options. There are more and more retirement residence being built and navigating the maze of assisted living, retirement,….
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Elder CareAre there any ‘THIS IS US’ fans out there? I watched the Season 5 Premier this past weekend. No spoiler alerts here but it was a very timely show, which discussed Covid, Black Lives Matter and feuding siblings. However for today’s blog I thought I would write about Rebecca’s diagnosis of ‘Mild Cognitive Impairment’. Baycrest’s clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Nicole Anderson, defines MCI as “ the boundary zone or transition state….
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Elder CareSurvey says: “91 per cent of Canadians of all ages and almost 100 per cent of Canadians 65 years of age and older reported that they plan on supporting themselves to live safely and independently in their own home as long as possible.” (Pandemic Perspectives on Ageing in Canada in Light of COVID-19: (Findings from a National Institute on Ageing/TELUS Health National Survey July 2020) Other key findings include: “While….
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Elder CareEverything is different since Covid began and the activities we used to take for granted are now being sorely missed. Family celebrations are so important and there were many that could not be celebrated together. This past Thanksgiving’s meal, for example, was enjoyed as a take out dinner instead of making a turkey for 4 when it is usually at least 14 of us around the dining room table. Covid….
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National Seniors Day was celebrated on October 1, 2020. I am not sure ‘celebrated’ is the right word. Most of us don’t feel like celebrating these days and should we be so inclined- we are significantly restricted. My wonderful client turned 101 in September and the only celebrants was the client, her caregiver, Ziggy and myself. Certainly quite different than last year’s celebration. We can still ‘celebrate’ in small and….
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