One of our most trusted contributors, medical professor, ethicist and geriatrician, Dr. Michael Gordon, has now published a guide for healthcare professionals and families caring for persons with dementia. With a focus on comforting, loving and compassionate caregiving, Dr. Gordon provides us with a roadmap to dealing with end-of-life care Continue reading →

Being on a specific diet or dieting can be confusing. Some people “diet” to lose weight or train for a specific sporting event, but what’s important is maintaining a healthy diet from day to day.

There’s a saying that’s good to remember, especially as we age: “Eat when you are hungry, drink when you are thirsty and rest when you are tired.” However, it can sometimes be hard to follow this advice! So let’s talk about some tips to help us take care of our bodies, inside and out. Continue reading →

Men:
are less likely than women to be the sole or primary caregiver, but the duration of their caregiving experience is about four years, the same as women. Continue reading →

Don’t be afraid, embarrassed, shy or too proud to ask for help! Being a caregiver is demanding and it is difficult to go it alone.
Whenever possible, engage family members for help with specific tasks.
If you’re caring for a woman, you may be shopping for personal items such as underwear and feminine hygiene products. Ask a salesperson at the store or a female family member if you need help with fit or product advice. Continue reading →

How many male caregivers do you know? Are they husbands, sons, extended family or friends? Are they caregivers to the elderly or to those with cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia or AIDS? I am curious to learn more about who they are, what they do and what they tell us about being caregivers. My curiosity about male caregivers stems from my own personal experiences, three of which I would like to share with you Continue reading →

Caregiver Solutions magazine is proud to introduce our new guest blogger Shaina McQuilkie B.Kin., D.C.. She is  a chiropractor and the owner of Forme Clinic in Oakville, Ontario.  Please visit www.formeclinic.ca  for additional information.
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Q. Our elderly neighbour lives alone and is quite independent, but we have noticed she’s losing weight. She says she can’t be bothered to cook for one person. Do you have any suggestions to help her get proper nutrition? Continue reading →

Video games are a big deal these days—especially with those 65 and over! In retirement homes across the United States, many seniors are reliving their glory days at the neigbourhood bowling alley through the wonder of Wii Bowling. Some of the residents are even organizing themselves into bowling teams Continue reading →

The wish to remain “at home” must be paired with the realization that age almost always necessitates adjustments and modifications according to changing needs and abilities. The best place to start is with a review. This will help you to determine what changes are needed to improve safety and independence. Here, we feature 10 areas to look at that will get you off to a great start.
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It is not surprising that an overwhelming number of us want to continue living in our own homes as we age. In fact, a national survey of 1,000 Canadians found that 70 per cent would be more comfortable staying put, and this desire increases as we get even older.

The wish to remain “at home” must be paired with the realization that age almost always necessitates adjustments and modifications according to changing needs and abilities. The best place to start is with a review. This will help you to determine what changes are needed to improve safety and independence. Here, we feature 10 areas to look at that will get you off to a great start. Continue reading →