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Preventing caregivers stress and burnout nursing dementia /Alzheimer’s

Being a caregiver is among the most rewarding, and at the same time, stressful occupations in the world. These people put their heart and soul into ensuring the well-being of a senior. They do anything and everything they can to put their beloved elder’s comfort and happiness above their own. Caregivers stress and burnout is […]

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Home Alone – Is Your Elderly Parent OK?

Confusion and Dementia create danger for the Elderly   As the caregiver for your elderly parent, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave them alone for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day. Will they be safe? Will they wander off? Will they let strangers into the house? Will

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Is Your Elderly Parent OK? If Home Alone

Confusion and Dementia can create danger for the Elderly As the caregiver for your elderly parent, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave them alone for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day. Will they be safe? Will they wander off? Will they let strangers into the house? Will

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Elle pèse la « couche » de sa mère et décide d’écrire au Ministre de la Santé

Lettre ouverte adressée au Dr Gaétan Barrette, Ministre de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Gouvernement du Québec Cliquez ici pour une version anglaise. Click here for the English version. 31 mars 2017 Cher Docteur Barrette, J’étais pleine d’espoir lorsque le Protecteur du citoyen a lancé une enquête à la suite des plaintes de l’étudiante qui a dénonçé les quotas limitatifs

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Technology and Aging – Epic Fail or Match Made in Heaven?

https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2016/11/21/caregivers-circle-technology-and-aging-epic-fail-or-match-made-in-heaven/ Download Episode How many times a day do you observe someone on their cell phone, scrolling through emails or setting a date in their calendar?  Or how about taking a picture, asking Siri a question, or looking for directions?  I often wonder how I got by without my phone or computer without all of

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Feb 2017 Newsletter from Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health

Senate Committee publication on dementia The Senate has published their report on Dementia this past week with 29 recommendations. Dr. Marie-France Rivard had presented to this committee on behalf of the CAGP, Bonnie Schroeder had done so on behalf of CCSMH, and Dr. Frank Molnar spoke on behalf of CGS, along with several other respected

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History’s Greatest Generation Needs Your Help

Publié le 1 mars 2017 Monique Spruill Regional Manager, Grand Villa – Looks Like Home. Feels Like Family. © Today’s elders are part of what is referred to as both “The Silent Generation” and “History’s Greatest Generation.” These descriptions refer to people born between 1925 – 1945. They are called “Silent” because they suffered through

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TWELVE AREAS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WITH LIFELONG SERVICES

(This article has been written with guest blogger, Alan Wolkenstein MSW, ACSW) As family members age, there may come a time when an older person’s needs can no longer be met in his/her current home. It may be unsafe, there may be too many worries, or it may be stressful for all involved. For example,

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Loneliness in Canadian seniors an epidemic, says psychologist

Psychologist Ami Rokach says loneliness in seniors is a public health crisis comparable to obesity. (Rob Elliott/AFP/Getty Images) Listen 25:43   Read story transcript New research in Canada is showing that our elderly population is growing increasingly lonely and isolated. As spouses and close friends die, and children grow and have their own lives to

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Signes avant coureur du Parkinson / When Parkinson’s Begins – Dr Ron Postuma

VISIONNER le nouveau vidéo VEDETTE / WATCH the new FEATURE video Plus bas sous FOURNISSEURS LOCAUX / Below down FOURNISSEURS LOCAUX https://ressourcessoinsainesvilledequebec.com/   Dr. Ron Postuma, Président du Comité consultatif scientifique de Parkinson Canada, fut l’invité du bulletin de nouvelles de CTV Montréal lors d’un entretien fort intéressant le 29 avril dernier. Intitulé « Les débuts

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