By Angela Rocheleau The holidays are generally a time for families to gather from near and far. Most often these gatherings bring about happy times and generate special family memories. But for those of us who are keenly aware of challenges facing our seniors, the holidays can also present new opportunities for elder family members […]
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The holidays present new opportunities
Posted on 22 November 2011.
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Enhance communications skills with a frail family member
Posted on 26 October 2011.
By Angela Rocheleau There are many key factors that will help caregivers be successful as they care for aging family members, perhaps none more important as communication. As with all facets of life, communication is paramount to achieving any goal successfully. Being an effective communicator with verbal and nonverbal skills is even more important when […]
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Tips for caregivers and seniors on safety issues in the home
Posted on 30 September 2011.
By Angela Rocheleau One of the biggest challenges of aging at home independently is the threat of slips and falls in the home. There are measures that seniors or their family members can take to minimize the risk of accidents in the home that can lead to hospitalization, rehabilitation and perhaps the inability to continue […]
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Think independence for your senior family member
Posted on 29 June 2011.
By Angela Rocheleau As we celebrate our country’s independence this month, it may also be time to think about the independence of a senior loved one in your family. Is your elderly family member still living in a home that is difficult to access due to many stairs? If so it may be hard for […]
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Rotating a schedule of care when looking after a loved-one
Posted on 24 May 2011.
By Angela Rocheleau We often write about caregiving since this is one area we just can’t say enough about. There are so many families struggling with the challenges of caring for aging parents while trying to balance their own lives and raise their children in a world of uncertainty. Caregiving impacts one in four families […]
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Mother was right: wash your hands before dinner
Posted on 25 April 2011.
By Angela Rocheleau No matter how old you are some things never change. When mom said, “You go wash your hands or NO dinner,” she was correct. However, a lot has changed over our lifetime — including the way food is prepared, produced and distributed. It used to be that food was produced close to […]
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