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Newsletter July 2010
I hope everyone has been enjoying the warm weather we have been having. Hopefully you were able to find our June 2010 Summer Tips section of our newsletter helpful during the last heat wave. Staying cool while enjoying the benefits of summer can seem like an impossible challenge, but hopefully one you were able to [...]
» Click here for full storyNewsletter June 2010
It is official- the warmer weather has arrived and while it is welcomed, we need to be aware of some of the dangers that excessive heat can cause- especially for seniors. A few reminders will be listed below. June is also Stroke awareness month and I have attached an article regarding rehabilitation post stroke.
When [...]
Newsletter May 2010
Happy May Day! This month we celebrate Mother’s Day, Victoria Day and Multiple Sclerosis awareness month. National Mental Health Week also is recognized from May 4th to 10th. Please let me remind you that it is important as caregivers, service providers, family members and friends to remember that our own personal health is just as important as [...]
» Click here for full storyNewsletter April 2010
April is tax time. Although this may be late for some of you, I have been asked to republish an article that discusses the caregiver and disability tax credits. I hope that it will be beneficial in terms of tax savings.
Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Caregiver Tax Credit (CTC): Do I Qualify?
As a social worker I [...]
Newsletter March 2010
With the anticipation of spring around the corner, we thought we would focus this newsletter on feeling good and staying healthy. Sexual activity is one area that we have addressed and as March is acknowledged as National Kidney Month, we thought it was important to bring awareness to the issue of Chronic Kidney Disease. This first week of [...]
» Click here for full storyNewsletter January 2010
Now that the holidays are over, it is a good time to reflect on the time you spent together with your family. Did you find your loved one was a little more confused? Did you find expired food in the fridge or blackened cooking pots? Were you comfortable in the car with them driving? Did [...]
» Click here for full storyNewsletter December 2009
While we have enjoyed a wonderful Fall, we know that this month will bring snow as well as a variety of other adventures. The month of December is typically filled with good cheer, time with family and friends, great food and the celebration of many different religious holidays. The balancing of home, work and caregiving [...]
» Click here for full storyNewsletter November 2009
Word from the Managing Director
November is National Family Caregiver Month. Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes and include spouses, children, parents, friends, paid companions and volunteers. We are about to meet the non human caregiver as well. This November edition focuses on virtual and electronic caregiver supports and how different technological advances are marketed [...]
Newsletter October 2009
A Word from the Managing Director
Fall 2009, I am glad to be back writing to you and I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful summer. For this October newsletter I thought I would focus on caregiving issues. Caregiving is a partnership; there is the care recipient and the care giver and both have their own separate and [...]
Newsletter Summer 2009
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
Well it is official. Summer is here. Hopefully the time for many of you to rest, spend time with friends and family and recharge your batteries. This newsletter will focus on special considerations for seniors during this season including travelling, respite care and staying hydrated. [...]
Newsletter May 2009
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
The month of May is halfway enjoyed and it has been busy. National Mental Health Week was May 4-10 and we celebrated Mother’s Day a week ago. We enjoyed a long weekend to celebrate Victoria Day and the warmer weather and longer days are certainly a [...]
Newsletter April 2009
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
Volunteer Week is this month and I thought that this would be a wonderful time to pay tribute to countless caregivers who are volunteering their time. It is their contribution that assists many seniors remain in their own homes for as long as possible. It is their [...]
Newsletter March 2009
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
Throughout the month of March, the Alzheimer’s Society is urging Canadians to speak up about Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases which currently affects half a million Canadians, a number that is expected to increase by 250,000 people within 5 years. These projections indicate the increasing need for government [...]
Newsletter February 2009
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
February is Heart Month:
Our hearts keep us alive and many say that they also keep us in love. We hear different ways to keep our hearts and bodies healthy. Our doctors, nutritionists and other health professionals have lots of suggestions, things that many of us know we should be [...]
Newsletter January 2009
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
With few exceptions, we all have aspects of our lives that could use some tweaking. However the thought of New Year resolutions can become a source of anxiety. We all need to address health and wellness issues, caregiver and care recipient alike.
For seniors, The American [...]
Newsletter December 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
Happy Holidays! The month of December is a month filled with good cheer, time with family and friends, great food and the celebration of many different religious holidays. The balancing of home, work and caregiving during this time can be difficult. This month’s newsletter is [...]
Newsletter November 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
In Flanders Fields the poppies grow… Rememberance Day is a significant day in the lives of many who endured the challenges of living during war times. As benefactors of their sacrifice, we sometimes forget that peace is a gift and the high price that was paid for it. [...]
Newsletter October 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
“Respect your elders” was a phrase that I heard throughout my childhood and I suspect in many of yours. Unfortunately, after years of contribution to their communities and their families, it seems as though these members of our society are often marginalized and in some instances [...]
Newsletter September 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
When I first started working from my home office in 1991, I had small children who were often underfoot requiring care and attention. While I was able to have a caregiver working at the house with the children, I found myself constantly needing to balance work deadlines and family [...]
Newsletter July 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
This summer, I decided it was time for a change in my garden. I wanted my shady backyard to be transformed into a soothing oasis where I could entertain friends and relax after a long day. And so it was that I found myself last week, watching in anxious [...]
Newsletter June 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
Warm weather is here! Summer sun and hotter temperatures are something that many of us look forward to with great anticipation. Being outside and enjoying the season is a great joy for people of all ages.
Seniors however, should be aware of the “hazards” that the sun and heat brings [...]
Newsletter May 2008
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director
After a harsh winter in Toronto, I look forward to the sunny days and warmer temperatures of spring. The winter months have afforded me time to spend thinking about the challenges that are faced by today’s caregiver.
New research and current census data provide us with a mixed picture – [...]
