Caring for the Caregiver: Appreciating the Moment
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Our caring is not just what we do; it is a vital piece of who we are and what makes our time here on earth meaningful.
Month: December 2012
Invisible caregivers: 12 per cent of youth provide primary care for a family member, UBC study finds
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“If we could be granted only one thing, I would say it would have to be recognition.”
Avoiding caregiver burnout
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According to the Canadian Caregiver Coalition, around four to five million people in Canada care for a chronically ill, disabled or elderly family member. For many, this is in addition to raising kids and holding down a full-time job.
Man, 91, dies after left unchecked in home
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Bonaldi had not appeared for meals in the dining room of the seniors’ home for about four days in November, but none of the staff checked in on him.
Ivanka trumps rivals in passing of accounts
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The recent Superior Court decision of Ekelschot-Kumelj v. Bradley illustrates where a request for an attorney for property to pass accounts was denied. Edwards J. held that an attorney for property does not have to account if she never exercised her power as attorney.
Recession-proof eldercare: Is your approach to eldercare costs savvy or silly?
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People think they are being financially conscientious by avoiding unnecessary costs, saving money and proving that they’re in perfect charge of their finances. But, as Dr. Phil would say, “How’s that working for you?” When is recession-smart actually risk-silly?
Substance Abuse Awareness
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Victoria Andriets B.Sc Phm. R. Ph, Owner & Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart, King City Approximately 10% of those age 60 or older abuse alcohol; It is estimated that alcohol-medication interactions may be a factor in about 25% of all emergency room visits. What is substance abuse? How do I recognize substance abuse in seniors? Why … Continued
End of Life Decisions and the Law – A Prelude to the Supreme Court of Canada’s Hearing of the Rasouli Appeal
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Beyond the obvious importance of the case to the Rasouli family, it will be interesting to gauge the impact of the decision in the context of public policy.
Caring for the Caregiver: Appreciating the Moment.
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Caregivers tend to wait to be happy until something is fixed.
Common conditions of the elderly
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The health of our elders is often the effect of multiple, conflicting diagnoses and may be hard to confirm. For instance, the complications of Alzheimer’s disease, such as eating disorders, constipation and malnutrition, are frequent.
