Posted on April 24, 2013
Caroline Tapp-McDougall, Editor, Chair of Canada Cares discusses Caregiver Burnout – what it is, how to recognize it, and how to cope.
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Posted on March 20, 2013
Joan McDonald RN, CareConnect & The Care Guide discusses how a caregiver can protect him or herself from stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
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Posted on February 20, 2013
Dr. Natasha Zajc MD, CCFP, ABHPM, Chair – PalCare Network for York Region discusses how to care for the dying.
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Posted on December 11, 2012
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 [...]
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Posted on November 29, 2012
Canada Cares is a not-for-profit organization. Join our celebrations! Say thank-you, post a memory note or share your story with us. Post a funny video or a cute picture, and you can enter to win one of our fabulous prizes. http://www.canadacares.org/
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Posted on September 14, 2012
Preparing for death is one of the most empowering things you can do. Thinking about death clarifies your life.
Candy Chang
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Posted on August 18, 2012
We can’t control if we’ll die, but we can “occupy death,” in the words of Dr. Peter Saul. At TEDxNewy he calls on us to make clear our preferences for end of life care — and suggests two questions for starting the conversation.
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Posted on July 03, 2012
An amazing performance by critically acclaimed rap artist, Tricky P. ‘Lucky’ The Young Carer Rap video highlights the important research conducted by the Vanier Institute of the Family on Young Carers.
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Posted on May 25, 2012
Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she’s learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy. Known for her compassionate work with the terminally ill, Joan Halifax is a [...]
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Posted on April 20, 2012
In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good?
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