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reposted from allaboutestates.ca Thanksgiving is next Monday so I thought I would share a blog that highlight some tips when visiting with family, who you may not have seen for a while. If you live in a different city than your parents,…
Read article Turkey, Dementia and Giving Thanks↗Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca Readers of this blog may remember that I have been working with a wonderful woman who is now 101 years of age. She is a ‘solo senior or elder orphan’ or simply put, a single woman who never married,…
Read article Having An Advocate: Critical So Your Wishes Can Be Respected↗Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca A few weeks ago I provided a summary of the Federal Budget and what is offers to seniors. Well, I received over 30 comments and the blog readers all said the same thing- Mr. Trudeau has ignored those…
Read article June is Senior’s Month↗Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca While the sun did shine yesterday, it was still a difficult day for many of us. Not just because we can’t be outdoors, or play golf or volleyball but because for many, we continue to be restricted…
Read article Monday, the day after yesterday (Mother’s Day)↗Originally posted @allaboutestates.ca But for many seniors, their PSW becomes their best and closest support person. One of the major contributing factors to the poor conditions typically found within Long Term Care has been the shortage…
Read article Personal Support Workers (PSW)- an undervalued, underappreciated and a very tough job to boot.↗