The safety of your senior loved one should be your primary concern when bringing them home from the hospital. There are many considerations you must keep in mind when transferring your loved one from the hospital to their home in order to keep them as safe and comfortable as possible. Your loved one’s doctor [...]
When you devote time and energy to caring for an aging parent, you may find it difficult to balance the rest of your responsibilities. While you put your parents as a high priority in your life, the reality is that you still need to be able to pay your bills. The Canadian Institute of [...]
Many adults fail to think about what life will be like when they are caring for an elderly parent. Unfortunately, often times elderly parents may resist bringing in outside care when they reach the point where it’s needed. This can create feelings of emotional hurt and frustration, especially when you have your loved one’s [...]
June 15th is Elder Abuse Day, and this is an excellent time to bring attention to this important issue that affects our families, neighbours and communities. In general, elder abuse is an action or behavior that causes distress against an older person. The action is typically caused by someone who is in a position [...]
