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Category Archives: aging
Comfort Food and Conversations
What are your comfort foods? Are you spending more time in the kitchen and around the table these days?
The Future of Care For Seniors….It’s Time To Stop Talking and Act!
Senior care needs action now! Instead of the Federal and Provincial governments saying they understand concerns, they need to implement the processes and standards that have been identified to stop the needless annihilation of our seniors.
Plan For The Winter
Make a list and check it twice as you plan for the autumn and fall. As a baby boomer what are you going to do to stay healthy and happy?
Bits and Pieces…Saturday Ramblings
Let’s focus on what’s right with the world and how practical help for someone who needs support
12 Tips To Survive and Thrive During COVID……..Baby Boomers Aren’t Getting Older We’re Getting Wiser!
A good friend turned 80 this past February and we had a great celebratory week of parties. She never says “getting older” it’s always “getting wiser.” I think it’s a great idea. Words do matter! When you see Penny around our RV Park you see this slim, strong woman in sweats and long-sleeved t-shirts walking, …
Urgent Action Needed to Reform Long-Term Care in Canada (Part Four)
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) published a report on July 2, 2020 that consists of 9 steps to solving the workforce crisis in nursing homes, all of which require a strong, coordinated leadership at the federal and provincial/territorial levels to implement. It says” Our long-term care sector, particularly nursing homes, is in crisis now …
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Home Care for the Vulnerable (Part Three)
While aging in place sounds perfect, in today’s world it does not work. Home Care may give caregivers some reassurance that their loved one is being safely supported. The truth is they are not unless you are financially able to supplement it.
CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE…..(PART TWO)
It’s time to rethink the way we care for the elderly and those with complex medical needs. Let’s make thoughtful wise decisions so all benefit. The needs of 20 years ago are not the needs of today. Staffing levels and wages must reflect these changes.
Protecting The Vulnerable (PART ONE)
If we were to run day cares or any child care the way elder care is operated there would be a huge outcry and rightfully so. Let’s maintain those same standards for those who grew our country. Let’s look at dignified and specialized care for our elders.
