Aging in place offers seniors autonomy and emotional well-being by allowing them to stay in familiar surroundings. With proper planning and support for health and social needs, older adults can live safely at home. Key considerations include home safety, social connections, and readiness for future changes. Balancing independence and community engagement is crucial.
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Many Ways to Live the Last Chapter of Life
Choosing the Path That Fits You — and Honours the People Who Love You The last chapter of life is not a narrowing; it’s a point of choice. Two couples we know have put their names into a multi-level care facility. Since there is a ten year waiting list, they decided to act now. They …
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Don’t Let A Crisis Dictate Your Next Step In Your Aging Journey
Working on strength and balance are key to staying happy as a senior. Falls change lives forever. Is surgery in your future? What kind of help are you putting in place? Is it time for a move? Think about your caregivers.
When is the Right Time To Move or Hire Help?… the conversation you might be avoiding
A topic my friends and I often chat about is when is it the right time to downsize or move into an independent living facility? I think the answer is about one year sooner than you actually think.
Has Care For Seniors Changed?
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?
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.
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.
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?
What Can We Do Because If We Are Blessed We Will Live a Long Life….And If We Do, In The Existing Care System ,The Outlook Isn’t Rosy!!!!
Action is needed if we want compassionate care for our seniors. Two first steps needed are: 1. that our provincial government establish one department that handles all aspects of senior care. 2 that there is one place where people can find information regarding senior care. Write letters, ask for timelines demand answers. Act today.
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