Coffee: The first step
Marie Bruce writes about her heartful struggle with overcoming the loss of her beloved George and her first step forward. Read more...
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Parents, grandparents, kids and more: Tips for traveling with extended family
To plan the best multigenerational trip, possible, follow these insider tips Read more...
Essential tips for keeping your canine's skin and coat healthy
It's time to take a proactive approach so your dog can be healthy - both inside and out - for many years to come. Read more...
Ask Goldie June 2012
Goldie Carlow offers peer support to Senior Living readers by answering their questions in her monthly column. Read more...
The Emotional Impact of Caregiving
Family caregivers experience a wide range of emotions in response to the responsibilities of providing care, including anger, grief, guilt and resentment. And, yes, there is joy and satisfaction, as well. Read more...
The vibrant colors in Mexico are a jolt the senses
The magic of flying – being transported from one climate zone to another in five hours is truly amazing. Read more...
Respite Care Frees Up Families
Family caregivers enjoy a break even if they can't afford to pay for it. Read more...
Legal and Financial Considerations for Family Caregivers
Personal planning involves making arrangements in advance in case you need assistance with managing your legal, financial and health-related affairs due to illness, injury or disability. Read more...
Surviving Another Saturday Evening
Widow Marie Burns tells her inspiring story of managing loss by enjoying the simple moments with loved ones. Read more...
The Purrfect Pair
When Karen Corey found a beautiful, black and white stray cat outside of her apartment and decided to bring him into her home, she couldn’t have known how her kindness would be repaid in the months to come. Read more...
Len Barlow – a true “Gentle Man”
He was a man of little or no pomp and ceremony, but, instead, a man who got the job done. Read more...
Gift of Life!
It is unbelievable the courage and struggle that these people go through on a daily basis as they wait for someone else to save their life. Read more...
Seniors say technology is key to independent living
For Canadian seniors, technology is making an increasing difference in their ability to remain at home, independent and engaged. Read more...
Tips on caring for a relative affected by Alzheimer's disease
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Canadian seniors is predicted to increase dramatically over the next 30 years, but the task of primary caregiver will likely still fall on close relatives. Read more...
Balancing Family Caregiving and Self-Employment
The Family Caregivers Network Society discusses the difficulties of balancing work life and caregiving. Read more...
Ask Goldie - April 2012
Goldie Carlow offers peer support to Senior Living readers by answering their questions in her monthly column. Read more...
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
I personally witnessed the toll care-giving took on my mom when my father was ill. it created a lot of stress and anguish. There was no pay, no vacation time and no opportunity to reschedule when she felt tired or ill. But it was also an act of love difficult to fathom unless you've been a family caregiver yourself. Read more...
Keep finding little ways to brighten someone's day
It doesn't need to be January 1 to make a resolution. Each year many of us resolve to do something that improves our lives. And the good news is that doing little things for others often creates big results for all of us. Read more...
Assistance helps to navigate your loved one's health
Trying to navigate the healthcare system, however, can seem like a daunting task when you are attempting to find the service that suits your needs the best. Read more...
How to have the talk with aging parents
No one likes to see their parents' health deteriorate, especially when they begin to require assistance in their day-to-day lives. It's a profoundly sensitive situation that is often not easy to broach. Read more...
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