by Bruce Canales | Dec 11, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Each year, eight million Canadians are caring for a friend or loved one who is ill or disabled. Nearly half of those are caring for a parent or an in-law. Managing the daily needs of an elderly or infirm family member is an extremely challenging job. Yet, it can be...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 11, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
When a parent, or loved one, is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it can be extremely stressful for everyone in the family. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease which causes a deficiency in the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is tasked with delivering...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 10, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
This is the second post in a three-part series on the costs of care for seniors. In the first post, we looked at the various options available to seniors: retirement homes, assisted living, long term care homes (LTC), and in-home caregiving. In this second post, we...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 10, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Time to bring in help for mom and dad, but they are resistant to care… You have finally decided that you want to bring in a home care company to care for your parents, but they are resistant to having someone come into their home. You are not alone. Resistance to care...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 10, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Helping Mom and Dad: Sharing Caregiving Duties among Siblings If you are between the ages of forty and sixty-five, chances are you or someone you know is spending time during the week caring for aging parents. In the early stages, this care might mean providing...
