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By Krista Hillis, Fri 17 October 2014 If you or your loved one have started to display signs of forgetfulness, you may automatically think, ‘it’s Alzheimer’s.’ However, this may not be the case. As we age, it’s apparent that we slow down physically, but we also slow down mentally. So, how do you tell the […]
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https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2015/12/07/caregivers-circle-the-healthy-caregiver-tips-to-stay-engaged-healthy-and-present-as-a-caregiver/ Download Episode “I can’t do this anymore”, “I’ve hit my breaking point” “I’m losing it”….these are some of the things I hear from caregivers. I get it. Caregiving is exhausting and can drain us of our physical, emotional and spiritual energy. I also hear other caregivers talk about the joy and satisfaction they feel
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Financial abuse of seniors and fraud: Protecting your property and assets English version : https://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/forConsumers/lifeEvents/livingRetirement/Pages/financia-lexploit.aspx L’exploitation financière des aînés et la fraude : protéger sa propriété et ses biens Exploitation financière On parle d’exploitation financière d’un aîné lorsqu’il y a mauvaise utilisation de l’argent et des biens de l’aîné par une personne à laquelle il
In another segment of his series regarding the healing benefits of music, George Howard speaks with Andy Tubman, one of the founders of Musical Health Technologies about SingFit, a service which builds productsdesigned to help people with Alzheimer’s and ADHD use the creative power of music to their advantage. Guest post by George Howard. As
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Monday, October 12, 2015 When a family with an elder (s) or an elder themselves begins to think about and have conversations with family about moving to a retirement community, these conversations may become uncomfortable and anxiety provoking because they consist of making major changes in home, relationships, and even in family dynamics. We already
Link for the french version https://www.seniors.gc.ca/fra/pif/jna/index.shtml The Government of Canada is proud to pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces and society. National Seniors Day is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate seniors. Below you will find tips
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By 2100, the number of people aged 60 and over will reach 3.2 billion. LINDA POON @linpoonsays Sep 8, 2015 By the end of this century, the world is going to look a whole lot grayer: The proportion of people aged 60 and up is growing faster than any other age group. Today, there are
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The phenomenon is not exactly marginal: according to a recently released government report, one in every three workers in Canada is assisting a chronically disabled person — many of them seniors — with transportation, household maintenance or day-to-day tasks. The 6.1 million employed workers who are providing such care, free of charge, to a family
Canada Needs a National Strategy for Unpaid Caregiver Read More »
Alzheimer’s Disease https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2015/08/24/caregivers-circle-how-to-plan-and-adapt-activities-to-engage-a-loved-one-who-has-alzheimers-disease/ Download Episode When someone we love has Alzheimer’s disease we want to do anything to provide the support and love that he or she needs and deserves. At the same time, watching someone with this disease takes its toll on a caregiver who can sometimes feel stuck. This week’s guest, Judith Levy
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Dementia Care and Training Specialist Teepa Snow joins Senior Helpers to teach you important phrases to learn when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Watch the video below:
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