I began writing a memoir in 2021. This is the draft of the introduction. I had hoped for changes in senior’s care…to me, not much has changed. What do you think?
Category Archives: aging
Safe Long-Term Care Consultation
Act today. Fill out the Canadian Government consultation survey on Long-Term Care. It is on the Canadian Government Website. The link is in my BLOG.
Rethinking Senior Care
It’s time to rethink how we care for seniors in Canada. All levels of governments need to make seniors a priority.
Early Diagnosis Key When Dealing with Memory Loss
The diagnosis of early on-set Alzheimers is often met with a combination of grief and relief. Two books, Four Umbrellas by June Hutton and Tony Wanless and Neither Married Nor Single by Dr. David Kirkpatrick , will help you understand and glean some insight in this brain disease.
Somebody I Used To Know
If you have ever wondered what someone with memory loss is feeling, read these books: Somebody I Used To Know, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia and One Last Thing, by British author Wendy Mitchell.
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) ….a cost effective way to support seniors
NORCs could be a low cost approach to health aging. They certainly make more sense than building more long term care homes.
Baby Boomers Can Plan Ahead -Talk, Explore Options and Achieve Peace of Mind
It is time to look at your future. The more plans you put in place the easier it will be on yourself as well as others when faced with the inevitable changes of aging. Act now.
When Is It Time to Hang up the Keys?
As we age, giving up driving is a difficult decision. How can we baby boomers make it easier on our caregivers?
Senior Population Increasing by 4% Per Year – While Everyone Says Changes Are Needed in Care, Nothing Significant Is Happening
I just listened to a radio program called The Current on CBC titled Fixing Long-Term Care After Devastation of the Pandemic. You can listen to this 33 minute podcast by going to http://www.cbc.ca , then find The Current with Matt Galloway and find that title. Three people were interviewed: Tamblyn Watts CEO CanAge http://www.canage.ca Dr. …
Question Your Federal Candidates….let’s make the care of seniors in Long Term Facilities a top priority this election
Ask Federal Candidates why Long Term Care (LTC) is not under the Canada Health Act and why federal standards have not been set. If we don’t keep LTC front and centre, our most vulnerable seniors will continue to suffer. Act today! Your voice will make a difference.
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