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Why Don't You Want To Plan For Your Demise?
Last week, I was on a panel to talk about #AgingWell in BC. One of the biggest themes emerging was the importance of PLANNING for the future. The subject...
Your Life Can Change In An Instant
Bill McCracken went to bed one night feeling like a 40 year old and woke up the next day feeling like a 90 year old. A stroke will do that to you. But that...
Do You Have Trouble Saying "No"?
“Sure Mom, I’ll help.” As soon as I spoke the words, my internal thought was, “I do not have time or energy for this! Why did I agree to help?” Sometimes we...
Want to Know How to Stop Aging?
Stop living. I mean it. Literally. The only way to stop aging is to die. From a figurative point of view, the best way to stop aging is of course to LIVE, by...
Taking Mom Home
I wrote this article for Inspired Senior Living as part of my ongoing work with the Family Caregivers of British Columbia. I can't encourage readers enough to...
Caregiver Consultations: How We Help With Frail Elderly Parents
Did you know that family caregivers provide upwards of 80% of care and support for aging parents or spouses? Phew! That’s a lot of time and energy. When I was...
Caregiving Can Be Risky Business
There are some people you meet in life that you remember for a lifetime and who always bring a smile when you think of them. This is always the case with Mr...
Difficult Diagnosis, Difficult Decisions for Caregivers & Seniors
Today was a very hard day for me as a gerontologist and case manager. I have a client who has Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s been five years since her diagnosis. She...
Reality is a......
Reality is a…. Hmmm…am I allowed to swear in an eldercare blog? I am back from 3 weeks of vacation. A true vacation. The first week back was bliss...
How Caregivers Can "Refill Your Cup"
As part of my work as a Gerontologist, I have several opportunities to work with non-profit agencies in BC and in Canada. Many of you may be aware of the work...
Prescription for Good Health
An African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Most of us are able to go fast from time to time. We can push...
Death and the Fear of Dying
Recently, I listened to an interesting interview on death and the fear of dying on CBC's The Current and the emergence of the Death Café, which are popping up...
What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Many caregivers ask, “What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?” Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to the many different...
Navigating Health Care Series | Finding Extra Help When You Need It
Mr. Jones is an 83-year-old widower living in his own home. When asked, he’ll tell you he is doing “fair to middling.” He’ll go on to tell you his legs are... Learn more in "Navigating Health Care Series | Finding Extra Help When You Need It".
Keystone Eldercare Solutions Has A New Website
I am really excited to announce Keystone Eldercare Solutions' new website! Click HERE to go right through to the site OR watch the video below and I will give...
Successful Aging - What Does It Mean To You?
I love theoretical models. More than that, I love finding ways to apply evidence-based theory to everyday living. John Rowe and Robert Kahn developed a...
Did You Know It Takes Up to 4 Years before a Family Caregiver Asks for Help?
So for goodness sake, don't be a statistic! Last week, we celebrated Family Caregivers Week in BC. You probably didn't hear about it on the news, because...
Guiding Principles of the Canadian Caregiver Strategy
Psst…Do you know a family caregiver? Pass it on. When someone who is known to be looking after or helping someone is asked, “Are you a family caregiver?”...
Who's Who On Your Care Team
I met with Mr.D, a 59 year-old who suffered a pretty serious stroke a few months ago. He has two kids, both out of town. Mr. D is doing quite well considering...
Watch For The Signs: Knowing When More Support Is Needed
Watch our latest video, “Watch for the Signs” on how to recognize the “red flags” or “taking stock” of the people we care for and their abilities...
How Societies Can Grow Old Better
I literally “run” into inspiring people all the time. This week it was Mr. A, who at 69 years old, admits he enjoys aging. He did quickly add...
How Does One Become a Gerontologist?
Many people I connect with ask why I became a Gerontologist. The answer is easy: my grandmother and the influence she had on my life. Meet Me - Valerie - at...
Embrace Aging (at your own pace)!
In many countries, such as Africa, Japan and Greece, elders or seniors are revered, respected and responsible to pass on wisdom and life experiences with...
Tax Credits Available to Seniors
Guest Writer: David Plandein, CPA, CGA The federal government has also introduced a Home Accessibility Tax Credit which will be effective for 2016 and...
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