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I asked a friend how her holiday family dinners were and she shared an interesting and to me, sad story. The dinner was being held at her cousin’s home in lieu of it being held at the cousin’s mother’s home as was the usual tradition. The mother and her sister ( my friend’s mom) always shared these traditional dinners together and took turns hosting. My friend’s mom in her mid….
Family gatherings and the 6th wave. Continue Reading »
Caregiving
Happy Monday. Last week’s blog stressed the importance of recognizing the gift and sacrifice that Canadians caregivers provide to their family and friends on a daily basis. April 5th is National Caregiver Day when we recognize the nearly 8 million Canadians who care for family and friends who have chronic health conditions, disabilities or functional limitations. Look around, 1 in 4 Canadians provide unpaid care to a family member or….
April 5th is National Caregiver Day Continue Reading »
CaregivingAs we finally say goodbye to March and hopefully our cold, snowy Canadian weather, I am looking forward to warmer days and resuming our new normal, whatever that might look like. With April around the corner, our new month starts with National Family Caregiver Day, which is recognized on the first Tuesday of every April. Caregiver burnout is a frequent and favorite topic of mine and a health concern I….
Supporting Caregivers- Every Day Continue Reading »
Caregiving
These last few years have made many of us reconsider where and how we want to live in our older years. We have questions/concerns about where we will live, when we are no longer able to remain in our homes and this seems to be a topic discussed regularly. Most times the conversation is triggered following the death of a spouse or an admission into hospital with the realization that….
Aging At Home and In Your Own Community: NORCS Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder Care
…In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an’ pretend ‘Cause I’ve heard it all before” -Helen Reddy 1971 As the ‘regular’ Monday blogger, I am very pleased to have an opportunity to connect with you today. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day- a day to recognize all of the wonderful women in (y)our lives; starting with our mothers and mother in laws, our sisters,….
“I am woman, hear me roar… Continue Reading »
CaregivingIt was 3 years ago this week that I enjoyed my last big trip away; a trip to Japan and Taiwan, that now feels like a life time ago. At that time Japan was leading the field in their use of technology and care robots. They are still leading the field. I visited Shintomi Nursing Home in Tokyo that utilizes (at that time) over 20 different types of care bots…..
CareBots are (hopefully) coming soon…. Continue Reading »
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