Custom Diets
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Will homemakers cook Asian food for my father? He is very fussy.
Month: November 2010
How to help a parent move
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At 82 years of age, dad was making a decision
Arranging Help
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My aunt is in a wheelchair and lives alone on a farm. She’s very independent, but she’s getting older and I’d feel much better if she had someone to help her. What can I arrange?
Meet Josie Jansen
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My sister, Josie Jansen was widowed on November 7th, 2005 – almost 5 years to the day of her graduation from Fanshawe on November 5, 2010.
Me And my Alzheimer’s
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Hello, this is my most recent account of how I first found out how I was suffering from Alzheimer`s (The early onset of) and how it has affected my day to day living and how its deteriorated since despite the help of some wonderful medics and medicine.
Who’s on Your Team?
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Let’s face it: many elderly people usually have several complex medical conditions. So how can a busy family physician take care of all of a senior’s many issues during a typical 15-minute office visit? And, what are the chances of doctor’s advice being understood, retained and implemented by a senior after he or she leaves the office?
Should I be concerned about Dad’s use of his scooter?
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Dad rides his scooter everywhere and has stopped walking. Should I be concerned?
How to Visit a Parent in Long-Term Care
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When someone we love is admitted to long-term care (LTC), our initial visits to see them can be very stressful, even before and after the actual visit. To help make these visits go more smoothly for everyone involved, here are a few helpful tips.
Meet Norm McNamara
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As each hour passes day by day,
Sometimes struggling what to say,
Fog and clouds inside my head,
Cannot speak what should be said,
Frustration reigns and tempers flare
Feel so alone with no one there,
Family friends are all around,
Yet in my head, deafening sounds,
Sounds of loneliness’ and despair,
Sometimes all too much too bear,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Mom has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is overweight. She has started refusing to leave the house. What could be wrong?
