Encouraging Dad to be active
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I encourage my dad to stay active, but he’d rather sit at home and watch TV. I just bought him a walker to help him get out, but he won’t use it. How can I encourage him to use it?
Month: February 2012
Workshop: Celebrating Diversity in Family Caregiving
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Join us as we host a 2 day event to celebrate the diversities in family caregiving. Using a “peer support model” afternoon workshops will be conducted for family caregivers, their families and others who are interested in learning and sharing life experiences by exploring and celebrating the cultural similarities and diversities of family caregiving. Family … Continued
Allison Hunt gets (a new) hip
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When Allison Hunt found out that she needed a new hip — and that Canada’s national health care system would require her to spend nearly 2 years on a waiting list (and in pain) — she took matters into her own hands.
Diabetes and leg tingling
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My uncle, who has diabetes, has recently been complaining of tingling in his lower legs. I’ve heard that many people who have diabetes eventually need their legs amputated. Will this happen to him?
