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September is a time of new beginnings and being grateful

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It is Sunday evening and I am excited as I sit down to write tomorrow’s blog- having now written over 400 blog posts for you.  Thank you for reading and the theme of today’s blog is gratitude.  I hope you can join me in celebrating good things- birthdays, anniversary, recovery journeys  (Ziggy is doing well, thank you), and friendships and at the top of the list- family. This coming Friday….

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Embracing Intimacy Across the Ages

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By: Andrea Brodey, ECI social worker: As our population ages, the topic of aging and sexuality has become increasingly relevant. Society has long seen sexuality as a young persons’ domain. Both the public and medical professionals can be dismissive and uncomfortable with the idea that older people often still desire sexuality and intimacy. Despite societal stereotypes and misconceptions, older adults continue to experience desires and sexual needs well into their….

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Effective Communication Is the Bedrock For Optimal Eldercare

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Effective communication is the bedrock for functional eldercare teams. In many disputes related to care of an elderly or disabled person, poor communication is at the core of a dysfunctional team that cannot work together to provide optimal care for the client. Caregiving is a team sport complicated by the fact there is usually more than one team – and the teams overlap! For example, in an urgent healthcare situation,….

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Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Management, Geriatric Care Management

Staying Cool is Hard to Do…..

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Wow it is hot out there! With temperatures in the 30’s, 40’s and in some places, the 60’s, it can be difficult to enjoy ourselves away from the air conditioning. And as we are well aware, not everyone has access to A/C.  Summer has hit us hard and although  all winter long we look forward to warmer weather, the heat can actually cause harm- especially to the elderly. Those of….

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June is Seniors’ Month

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Cheerful seniors having fun while taking selfie at retirement community. stock photo

Congratulations Nick Taylor, our RBC Canadian champion! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The National Institute of Aging in 2020 indicated that 91% of older Canadians wanted to remain living in their own home. I frequently write and speak on this very important issue and today I will be participating in the National Seniors Council round table discussion on supporting aging at home. The expert panel previously identified several  key perspectives that impact older Canadians….

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May is National Caregiver Awareness Month

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May is National Caregiver Awareness Month  and it is  celebrated across Canada to acknowledge the 8 million people providing (unpaid) care to a family member or  friend which is about 28% of the population. For employed Canadian’s, 35 % are working caregivers.   Studies tell us that on top  of a working week (37.5- 50 hours), women  are spending on average 13.8 hours per week providing care and men spending 10….

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