Seven reasons we should care about caregivers
Millions of Canadians are juggling full-time jobs and unpaid support for loved ones
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The problem with kindness – and its vast potential
Once we decide to be kind, we find ourselves experiencing belonging. This is what caregivers, paid or unpaid, can teach the rest of society
Caregiving can last for decades, new research shows
Understanding different lifetime patterns of caregiving can inform supportive policies to help people cope, say U of A researchers
Combating the over-medication of seniors
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the effects of too many prescriptions
Put end-of-life wishes at the top of your to-do list
People who have conversations about their end-of-life preferences are much more likely to be satisfied with the care received
Break the awkward silence about end-of-life decisions
Why you should start talking early to your family and friends about your wishes, and some tools to help you get the conversation started
Dealing with the deaths of close friends
As much as we may wish to avoid the obvious, there’s increasing likelihood of the death of treasured old pals, neighbours and work associates.
Three ways you can help families affected by autism
Small gestures can make all the difference to someone’s day
Navigating health and social system a challenge to caregivers
The time it takes caregivers to navigate medical and social care systems may surprise many health policy analysts, but not caregivers
A common-sense approach to eldercare
Acute Care for Elders (ACE) is designed to treat elderly patients in a way that respects their abilities and limitations, speeds healing and promotes safe discharges home