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THE POWER OF NO

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|Date: May 29, 2022
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THE POWER OF NO

Most children go through a phase where their favourite word is No. That's because No is a power word. It ...

Most children go through a phase where their favourite word is No. That's because No is a power word. It gives us a definite sense of self. As adults, saying No is an ideal opportunity to evaluate our ...

May 29, 2022
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JUGGLING WORK & CAREGIVING

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|Date: April 27, 2022
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JUGGLING WORK & CAREGIVING

One in three caregivers are juggling work and care. The research shows most caregivers experience wonderf ...

One in three caregivers are juggling work and care. The research shows most caregivers experience wonderful gains by giving back to the person they are caring for and enjoy strengthened family relatio ...

April 27, 2022
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FINDING AND USING YOUR VOICE

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|Date: March 24, 2022
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FINDING AND USING YOUR VOICE

*Alison was enjoying early retirement knowing that her differently-abled adult son, Michael, was living i ...

*Alison was enjoying early retirement knowing that her differently-abled adult son, Michael, was living independently in his apartment in another city, supporting himself with a job he had held for ma ...

March 24, 2022
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ELDERCARE PLANNING: STARTING THE CONVERSATION WITH LOVED ONES

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|Date: February 24, 2022
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ELDERCARE PLANNING: STARTING THE CONVERSATION WITH LOVED ONES

*Mr. Jones is an 83-year-old widower living in his own home. When asked, he’ll say he is doing “fair to m ...

*Mr. Jones is an 83-year-old widower living in his own home. When asked, he’ll say he is doing “fair to middling.” He’ll go on to tell you his legs are tired and wobbly, and he doesn’t get out as much ...

February 24, 2022
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IMPROVING CAREGIVING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

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|Date: January 26, 2022
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IMPROVING CAREGIVING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Our family was recently impacted by an emergency, and an aging relative was hospitalized. With ongoing re ...

Our family was recently impacted by an emergency, and an aging relative was hospitalized. With ongoing restrictions due to COVID, there were limitations to in-person visits and some family members inv ...

January 26, 2022
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ENERGY ZAPPERS BE GONE!

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|Date: November 24, 2021
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ENERGY ZAPPERS BE GONE!

Margo is doing a lot: she’s caring for her husband who is recovering from a stroke, and she’s supporting ...

Margo is doing a lot: she’s caring for her husband who is recovering from a stroke, and she’s supporting her adult daughter with mental health challenges. She’s still working part-time and is now face ...

November 24, 2021
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GETTING A BREAK FROM CAREGIVING: RESPITE OPTIONS

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|Date: October 27, 2021
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GETTING A BREAK FROM CAREGIVING: RESPITE OPTIONS

Caregiving often gets squeezed into an already busy life, including the day-to-day responsibilities of fa ...

Caregiving often gets squeezed into an already busy life, including the day-to-day responsibilities of family, work, and maintaining a home. Many caregivers take on this new role without letting go of ...

October 27, 2021
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OPTIMAL AGING

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|Date: September 25, 2021
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OPTIMAL AGING

Do you want to know how to stop aging? Stop living! Okay, maybe that’s not exactly what you wanted to rea ...

Do you want to know how to stop aging? Stop living! Okay, maybe that’s not exactly what you wanted to read. The best way to slow down aging is of course to LIVE. I think we can all list people we’ve k ...

September 25, 2021
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FINDING LITTLE MOMENTS OF SELF-CARE

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|Date: July 26, 2021
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FINDING LITTLE MOMENTS OF SELF-CARE

When we are working with a caregiver and we hear them struggling to prioritize their needs or find time a ...

When we are working with a caregiver and we hear them struggling to prioritize their needs or find time and energy to keep well, it’s never easy for us to respond with, “Put your own oxygen mask on fi ...

July 26, 2021
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CONNECTING WITH SENIORS IN CARE

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|Date: May 27, 2021
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CONNECTING WITH SENIORS IN CARE

Last week, I captured this photo of a client during a visit with her in long-term care. She absolutely lo ...

Last week, I captured this photo of a client during a visit with her in long-term care. She absolutely loves her interactive robotic pup. It’s a wonderful and meaningful way to share a connection with ...

May 27, 2021
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT PLAN: MAKE IT PERSONAL

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|Date: April 29, 2021
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT PLAN: MAKE IT PERSONAL

Caregiving is caregiving. Frequency, intensity, duration, and types of caregiving vary, but each caregive ...

Caregiving is caregiving. Frequency, intensity, duration, and types of caregiving vary, but each caregiver is on a continuum. With that comes change and uncertainty. Developing a caregiving support pl ...

April 29, 2021
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PROCESSING ANTICIPATORY GRIEF

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|Date: March 29, 2021
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PROCESSING ANTICIPATORY GRIEF

When I was in my 30s, my grandmother died. Her last five years were punctuated by the effects of dementia ...

When I was in my 30s, my grandmother died. Her last five years were punctuated by the effects of dementia, including a move into long-term care. Thirty-six weeks pregnant, I was unable to make the tri ...

March 29, 2021
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HEALING POST-CAREGIVING GRIEF

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|Date: February 25, 2021
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HEALING POST-CAREGIVING GRIEF

“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ~Havelock Ellis What does l ...

“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ~Havelock Ellis What does life look for a caregiver when they are no longer a caregiver? Michael’s wife, Shelley, died aft ...

February 25, 2021
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Mind-Body Connections For Caregivers

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|Date: January 28, 2021
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Mind-Body Connections For Caregivers

Caregivers providing care and support encounter a multitude of physical and psychological stressors. Whil ...

Caregivers providing care and support encounter a multitude of physical and psychological stressors. While caregiving is considered rewarding by most caregivers, it often creates significant stress. A ...

January 28, 2021
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BUILDING BETTER BOUNDARIES

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: December 30, 2020
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BUILDING BETTER BOUNDARIES

“Sure, Mom, I’ll help.” As soon as the words left her mouth, Mary thought, “I do not have the time or ene ...

“Sure, Mom, I’ll help.” As soon as the words left her mouth, Mary thought, “I do not have the time or energy for this. Why did I agree to help?” Sometimes we reply to requests on autopilot. Other time ...

December 30, 2020
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