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What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

Journal your way to self-awareness

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Eating, drinking, and swallowing: what do I need to know as a caregiver?

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Ask a caregiver how they are today

Tips for protecting older adults from identity theft, fraud and scams

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How to assess if aging parents need more help and support

December 14, 2021

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How to answer kids’ questions about dementia

December 7, 2021

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Tips on holiday gatherings with someone who has dementia

December 7, 2021

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June Adaptive’s story: caregiving and adaptive clothing

November 23, 2021

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Caregiver Resources

How to help a person with dementia who doesn’t know anything is wrong

November 17, 2021

November is make a will month: why it should be a priority

November 16, 2021

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Acts of kindness for caregivers

November 10, 2021

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Tips on Fall Detection/Medical Alert Systems

November 8, 2021

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Government pensions and benefits for seniors: OAS and GIS

October 21, 2021

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Caregiver Resources

Apathy as a symptom of dementia

October 19, 2021

Caregiver Resources

It is World Alzheimer’s Day

September 21, 2021

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Aging at home with home care services

September 7, 2021

Caring for my mother-in-law

August 10, 2021

Want to instantly relax? Do some deep breathing

Caring for mom after dad passed away

Summers in Greece caring for my mom

Caring for my dad, Bob

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Understanding how the Canada Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) works

Brenda’s caregiving story

Become aware of the types and signs of elder abuse

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An app for medication management

Please share your caregiving story

Support and help for family caregivers

Understanding the most common types of dementia

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Caregivers, how is your mental health?

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COVID-19 and anxiety: signs that it is time to reach out for help

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Caregiving and hope

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Using technology to help caring for aging parents

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Guide on how to hold a family meeting

Federal tax credits for caregivers in Canada

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Opening up the conversation about the costs of caregiving

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Questions about COVID-19 vaccines and older adults

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Caregiver Resources

Caregivers, learn the skill of infection prevention and control

February 23, 2021

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Caregiver Resources

Dementia and visual problems: tips on how to help

January 12, 2021

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Reminiscing with family is a powerful way to connect

December 15, 2020

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Fun and creative virtual family gatherings

December 15, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

Helping someone with dementia who has apraxia

December 10, 2020

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Tips for indoor family gatherings during a pandemic

December 7, 2020

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Help with saying “no” to family gatherings this holiday season

December 3, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

Covid-19 and dementia: celebrating the 2020 holidays in virtual style

December 1, 2020

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Caregivers, find out the risks of visiting during COVID

November 24, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

Dementia and the loss of recognition (agnosia)

November 19, 2020

Cremation services and funeral planning tips

November 17, 2020

Planning end of life: cremation or burial?

November 12, 2020

Questions about making a will? We got answers

November 10, 2020

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End-of-life care: what do you want it to look like?

November 3, 2020

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Communicating to your partner/spouse about your caregiving role

October 29, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

The 7 A’s of dementia: aphasia

October 27, 2020

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The Canadian Declaration of Family Caregiver Rights and Responsibilities

October 20, 2020

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Caregivers ARE essential visitors/care partners

October 14, 2020

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How to help a grieving parent

October 8, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

The 7 A’s of dementia: amnesia

October 6, 2020

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When one of your parents dies: facing the firsts

September 29, 2020

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Partnering with Rexall to improve the lives of caregivers nationwide

September 23, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

Key questions and answers about palliative care

September 22, 2020

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Faith communities and caregiving

September 8, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

“You’ve got this”: A guide for when your parent has a dementia diagnosis

September 3, 2020

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Tips for caregivers to manage ‘back to school’ worries

August 24, 2020

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Caregiving and the Compassionate Care Benefit program

August 20, 2020

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Caregiver Resources

How to talk to your parent about dementia symptoms

August 18, 2020

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This R.A.I.N. meditation can help with caregiver anxiety and guilt

August 11, 2020

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Pandemic, caregiving and decisions, decisions, decisions

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Develop 10 good sleep habits

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Dementia and mask wearing during COVID-19

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Use humour and laughter to cope with stress of pandemic

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Using alcohol to cope with stress during COVID-19 pandemic

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The Disability Tax Credit Certificate: what you need to know

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How to get your Power of Attorney recognized at the bank

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What you need to know about a Power of Attorney for Property

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COVID-19 and the importance of end-of-life care planning

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Caregiving and home care during COVID-19 pandemic

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Grounding techniques are great for stress management

Mental health apps for caregivers: how to choose

Caregiving and repetitive questioning in dementia

Caregiving and COVID-19: “One day at a time”

One-time payments and help for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Protection tips for COVID-19 financial scams and frauds

‘Boomerang’ offers social connections & new skills

Medication reminders: a great solution for caregivers

Caregiving and dementia: tips for ‘bath time’

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Advocate for family members in LTC during this COVID-19 pandemic

Caregivers: these 5 techniques can boost memory

Send virtual hugs during this COVID-19 pandemic

Caregiver Resources

Dementia and activity ideas during this COVID-19 pandemic

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How to cope with losses and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Daily self care questions for caregivers during this COVID-19 pandemic

How to deal with difficult feelings that come with the COVID-19 pandemic

Caring for someone with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Strategies for caregivers to manage anxiety during the pandemic

The hard facts about virtual care: house calls with a twist

Caregivers: Finding gratitude during this COVID-19 pandemic

Caregiving and COVID-19

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Caregiving and doctors online: a virtual fit

Worried about getting dementia? here’s what to do

We are never too old: learning new skills

February 25, 2020

Caregivers: getting by “with a little help from my friends”

February 24, 2020

Caregiving: it’s a family affair❣

February 17, 2020

Caregivers: you can take the miracle route to self-love and self care

February 13, 2020

Dementia and the benefits of mindfulness

January 23, 2020

Blue Monday to Well Wednesday

January 17, 2020

Dementia and responsive behaviours: it’s not personal

January 16, 2020

Driving and dementia: what you need to know

January 9, 2020

Caregivers: this is how to make the most of your resolutions

January 8, 2020

Caregivers, do you love to hate new year’s resolutions?

December 20, 2019

Making a to-do list that works

December 9, 2019

The benefits of journaling

December 5, 2019

Family Caregivers: do this one thing to reduce your stress

December 4, 2019

Transportation for seniors

Transportation for seniors: How your parent can get around as they get older

November 22, 2019

Pureed food

The caregiver’s guide to preparing pureed food

November 22, 2019

ADLs, IADLs, and aging: Knowing when your parent needs help with daily life

ADLs, IADLs, and aging: Knowing when your parent needs help with daily life

November 15, 2019

Mindfulness for anxiety: A caregiver’s guide on how to stay in the present moment

Mindfulness for anxiety: A caregiver’s guide on being in the moment

November 14, 2019

Stretching exercises for seniors

Stretching exercises for seniors to make getting around easier

November 8, 2019

What age is considered elderly

Growing older: What age is considered elderly?

November 7, 2019

Chair exercises for seniors to strengthen muscles and increase mobility

Chair exercises for seniors to strengthen muscles and increase mobility

October 30, 2019

Cost of assisted living

The cost of assisted living: What do you get for your money?

October 24, 2019

What to say to someone who is depressed

What to say to someone who is depressed, especially your mom or dad

October 23, 2019

How to write a free last will and testament in a few simple steps

How to write a free last will and testament in a few simple steps

October 17, 2019

Assisted living vs. nursing home

Assisted living vs. nursing home: What’s the difference?

October 16, 2019

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What to say to someone who is dying

October 11, 2019

What to say to someone who lost a parent

What to say to someone whose parent has died

October 9, 2019

Core exercises for seniors to strengthen muscles and prevent falls

Core exercises for seniors to strengthen muscles and prevent falls

October 9, 2019

How to stop stress eating

Family caregiver’s guide: Tips on how to stop stress eating

October 2, 2019

What is assisted living and how is it different from a nursing home?

What is assisted living and how is it different from a nursing home?

September 30, 2019

How to become a caregiver

How to become a caregiver for your aging parent

September 30, 2019

What causes hoarding

What causes hoarding in your parent and what to do about it

September 20, 2019

5 Essential Caregiver Duties When Caring for a Parent With Dementia

5 essential caregiver duties when caring for a parent with dementia

September 18, 2019

Balance Exercises for Seniors Will Help Your Parent Thrive

These 5 balance exercises for seniors will help your parent thrive

September 17, 2019

Getting on the same page with your siblings as your parents age

September 4, 2019

10 Meal prep tips for busy families – make the hype work for you!

August 28, 2019

7 practical tips to start the financial planning conversation with your aging parents

August 27, 2019

Caregiver Resources

Should you lie or tell the truth to your parent with dementia?

All you have to do is show up: the benefits of nature

Self care and culture: a cuppa white tea anyone?

Intergenerational connections: everybody wins

Making time for what you love: the five minute rule

A father’s love is expressed in many ways

Infographic: The 7 A’s of dementia symptoms

Mothers: the power of love

Me and my shadow

What is home and community care?

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

Caregiver Resources

Understanding grief and dementia

Caring for aging parents: tips on how to handle your feelings

Building self-care with a resilience app: SuperBetter

DementiAbility: Montessori-based activities for persons with dementia

Caregiver Resources

Activities & games for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients

Why you need a dementia safety plan

When your aging parent refuses help: overcoming the ‘help hurdle’

What is a continuing power of attorney for property?

Understanding your aging parents: why they refuse help

TLC for healthy, happy feet

There is only one barrier to self care

Sundowning behaviour

Stress relief for caregivers: from head to toe

Self care for family caregivers with Silken Laumann

Self care for caregivers: remember to take care of yourself

Gratitude and savouring time with your aging parents

Preparing for medical appointments

Power of Attorney: who has the power?

Planning for surgery

Organizing and keeping personal, financial and legal papers

Older adults and addictions: “unhealthy helping and giving”

Government assistance and funding for caregivers in Canada

Caregiver Resources

How to manage risk in dementia care

Caregiver Resources

How to cope when someone forgets who you are

When your parent moves into long-term care

Caregiver Resources

Event and venue accessibility checklist

How you can stop worrying about your parents

How to become self-aware

Grieving the loss of a parent: it’s personal

Facing the future with optimism

Benefits of companion pets for seniors

Are you being a ‘helicopter child’ to your aging parents

What you need to know about addictions and boundary setting

Not all meditation is created equal: The benefits of different types

How others can help you as a caregiver

Celebrating Mother’s Day for family caregivers

5 questions caregivers should ask health care providers

Being a young caregiver: Melissa’s story

Caregiver Resources

What are pressure injuries and how can they be avoided?

Preparing for death and dying at home

Caregiver Resources

Good skin care for older adults

The common cold

Two awesome techniques to let go of negative feelings

Caregivers: are you kind and compassionate to yourself?

Resilience and caring for your aging parents

Practical tips for caregivers living in the sandwich generation

Is it time to advocate for yourself?

Caregiver Resources

Bathroom safety tips for older adults and caregivers

Caregiver Resources

Assisting chair transfers with lift chairs

Addiction: the facts

Caregiver Resources

12 tips to help teach organizational skills

6 meal planning tips for the holidays

Caregiver Resources

Caring for someone spending the holidays away from home

Caregiving from a distance: Maria’s story

Caregiver Resources

Caregivers, what about your health? Yes, your health

Make the holidays work for you

Caregiver Resources

Caregivers and experts working together to cultivate independence

Caregiver Resources

Caregiver resources for managing diabetes at school

Becoming a family caregiver -Ashley’s story

Caregiver Resources

How art museums are stimulating minds and supporting caregivers

How a smart chatbot with personality can be a friend for family caregivers

Caregiver Resources

Hand washing and infection control for caregivers

Finding a home care provider – caregiver tips

Financial planner – quarterback of your caregiving team

Family caregiver issues: dealing with family conflict

Caregiver Resources

Eating, drinking, and swallowing: what do I need to know as a caregiver?

Easy e-mail and Facebook guide for seniors

Caregiver Resources

Doing unpleasant tasks not in your comfort zone

Caregiver Resources

Communicating with someone who has aphasia: how to be a good communication partner

Caregiver Resources

Communicate with a non verbal child – 7 tips

Caregiver Resources

Colorectal cancer risks, symptoms, and screening

Progressive muscle relaxation

Caregiver Resources

Partnering with health care professionals

Caregiver Resources

Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Caregiver Resources

Ostomy types and care: colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy

Caregiver Resources

Occupational therapy for children with cerebral palsy

Caregiver Resources

Nutrition and wound-healing foods

Caregiver Resources

Medication safety tips for caregivers

Meal prep: it’s worth it

Caregiver Resources

Manual wheelchair safety tips for caregivers

Long distance caregiving

Caregiver Resources

Kegel exercises for incontinence

Caregiver Resources

Joint replacement: hips and knees simplified

Caregiver Resources

How to help a child with fine motor skills and handwriting

How to deal with childhood grief and loss

How do sleep patterns change with age

Talking to children about death

Sun protection tips

Caregiver Resources

Signs of fever in children and what to do

Sharon’s story: balancing work and dementia care

Renovations and home modifications for aging-in-place

Home care programs and telehealth phone numbers in Canada

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Caregiver Resources

A guide for medication management at hospital discharge

When the living room becomes the bedroom

Caregiver Resources

When nature won’t stop calling: urinary incontinence

What you need to know about palliative care

What makes caregiving spiritual?

Caregiver Resources

What is blood pressure and why does it matter?

Caregiver Resources

What is a puffer or inhaler?

Caregiver Resources

Understanding asthma

Types of grief and loss

Caregiver Resources

Transport wheelchair vs manual wheelchair

Caregiver Resources

Transitioning from hospital to home

Caregiver Resources

Tips for making a home safe for seniors

Caregiver Resources

Tips for caregivers with arthritic conditions

The value of legacy building activities in caregiving

The elizz 5 lifestages of caregiving

Caregiver Resources

Kitchen safety tips for caregivers

Caregiver Resources

Maintaining good oral hygiene

Caregiver Resources

How to help someone stand up safely

Caregiver Resources

Get the most from your diabetes-focused checkup appointment

Four great reasons to hire a certified foot care nurse

Caregiver Resources

Encouraging speech & language development in children

Caregiver Resources

Caring for someone with vision loss

Caregiver Resources

Caregiving and well-being: yes it’s possible!

Caregiver Resources

Caregivers assisting a person with mobility issues

Caregiver Resources

Caregiver’s guide to COPD

Caregiver Resources

Assisting someone with the activities of daily living (ADLs)

Abusive relationships

Caregiver Resources

Foot care tips for people with diabetes

Caregiver Resources

Urinary catheter care for caregivers

Understanding depression

S.T.O.P. stress: learn to be in the present

Caregiver Resources

Maintaining bone health -family caregiver tips

Caregiver Resources

Kicking caregiver guilt to the curb

Caregiver Resources

The importance of foot care for people with diabetes

Caregiver Resources

Recognizing the warning signs of suicidal behavior and how to get help

Older adults and addictions: unhealthy helping and giving

Providing end of life care – adapting your home

Caregiver Resources

Caregivers, let’s talk about compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout

Caregivers, what’s in your happiness jar?

Are you grateful for your parents?

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Exploring ageist attitudes and assumptions

9 Tips on how to infuse your life with (more) humour and laughter

Aging parents & your emotional wellbeing

Caring for your aging parents can bring happiness

Caregiver Resources

Caring and sharing with music

Caregiver Resources

Alzheimer’s dementia stages: what to expect as a caregiver

Caregiver Resources

Back health and safety tips for caregivers

Caregiver Resources

Adaptive clothing for seniors and people with limited mobility

Caregiver Resources

13 ways to improve your caregiver communication skills

Making time for me: finding time to take care of yourself

Life isn’t a pie chart: choose life satisfaction

Journal your way to self-awareness

How to help someone having a panic attack

How reframing can transform your caregiving experience

How meditation can help caregivers

How do you handle difficult feelings

Effective and ineffective communication in a relationship

Choose self-compassion over self-esteem

Caring for someone who has anxiety

Caregiver Resources

Bedroom safety for caregivers

It’s never too soon to create an advance care plan

When a parent dies: grief and grieving quotes

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Adult children and aging parents living together: 7 tips to make it work

Why should I create a caregiver action plan?

How to best support and advocate for your aging parents

Help your parents declutter and downsize with the KonMari Method

Health insurance and travelling within Canada

Get active! Tips to promote physical activity

Caring for someone who experiences sundowning

Caregiving and technology: it’s just smart

Caregiving and employment: if there was ever a need for a plan

Caregiver checklist – planning for an emergency

Caregiver burnout: 3 steps to take if you are “done”

Are you eligible for compassionate care benefits?

7 Tips for planning travel with someone who has mobility issues

Draw on your strengths to care for aging parents