Celebrity interviews

No idol chatter:
Zack Werner on his
father's battle with ALS (pdf)

By Chris Noone

Zack Werner is best known as a judge on the popular Canadian Idol TV show, where each season he dishes out brutal yet honest advice to young singing hopefuls. Yet despite his bad boy persona, the president of Venus Management and Venus Records does have a hidden softer side.

Meet Sharon Hampson:
Three-time breast-cancer survivor (pdf)

By Chris Noone

In 1978, Sharon Hampson teamed up with Lois Lilienstein and Bram Morrison to form a musical trio that would entertain young children and their families. The group intended to make only one record, called "One Elephant, Deux El̩ephants." Once released, however, the album proved to be a sensation, and the trio, now dubbed Sharon, Lois & Bram, were soon touring across Canada.

Ted Lindsay:
Hockey hero with a heart (html)

By Alexa Carroll, BA

"Terrible Ted" Lindsay, former Detroit Red Wings captain and Hockey Hall of Famer has had a formidable career. Today, Lindsay's charitable work takes centre ice with the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Alzheimer disease is a cause near and dear to Lindsay's heart as he was a caregiver for his sister.

Dr. David Suzuki:
A delicate balance (html)

By Alexa Carroll, BA

Solutions had the privilege of speaking to Dr. David Suzuki, renowned environmentalist, geneticist, and recent top-10 nominee for CBC's The Greatest Canadian. Dr. Suzuki is best known for bringing science out of the lab and into the public eye through his tireless message of environmental responsibility. However, behind the public figure is a private family man with strong ideas to share about aging and eldercare.

David Onley:
Life in the Spotlight (html)

The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and author of Canadian bestseller Shuttle, David Onley is constantly in the spotlight. He's also been inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame for his on-going contribution to advancing the causes of people with disabilities and is the recipient of the Clarke Institute's "Courage to come back award" for his determination in his battle against the effects of polio. Solutions sat down with David to talk about work, family and caregiving.

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Feature articles

The wide open road
Travelling with special needs (pdf)
By Poonam Khanna

Whether it's a road trip across the province to hold your newborn granddaughter for the first time or a bus tour across Europe, travelling with special needs is possible, even if you have a medical condition or special need.

Bathroom safety
Toilets and commodes (pdf)
By Linda Norton, BSc OT, OT Reg (Ont), MScH

Want to avoid dangerous slips, trips and falls in the bathroom? Read on for some helpful, easy to implement tips.

Is your parent eating well?
Nutrition and the elderly (pdf)
By Carol Edwards, RN, GCM

Making the minutes count:
How to visit a parent in long-term care (pdf)
By Deb Jenkins, RN, BScN, MN(c)

When your loved one has had a stroke (pdf)
By Audrey Miller, MSW, RSW, CCRC

When parents complain:
Managing your own steam valve (pdf)
By Bart J. Mindszenthy, APR, Fellow CPRS

You trust your parents
but do they trust you? (pdf)
By Pat M. Irwin, BA, CSA

Balancing work and care (pdf)
By Audrey Miller, MSW, RSW, CCRC

Who's on your team? (pdf)
By Carol Edwards, RN, GCM

Stay safe in the bathroom (pdf)
By Linda Norton, BSc OT, OT Reg (Ont)

Financial planning
in the retirement years (pdf)
By Colleen Gibb, FCA, CFE

Playing the waiting game (html)
By Pat M. Irwin, BA (Econ), AICB