Posts from November, 2018 November 28, 2018 Shorter Days Impact Seniors in Many Ways Since we’ve just had our clocks “fall back” to standard time across most of the country, that means darkness is already settling in even as we drive home from work. Less light, more cold (often accompanied by precipitation of some sort and/or wind) can have a debilitating ... Read More November 26, 2018 Elder Abuse Remains a Hidden Problem Despite the fact that millions of people in Canada are caring for an aging loved one, elder abuse remains a hidden problem that is largely under-recognized and under-reported. In fact, it is estimated that only one in six cases or fewer are ever reported, meaning the ... Read More November 16, 2018 Keep Seniors Safe and Warm in Their Homes Staying warm in the middle of an Arctic blast is always a hassle, and we certainly endorse all the good advice offered about covering up hands and ears and dressing in layers. But because the cold weather is a particular threat to the oldest and youngest among us, I wanted ... Read More November 09, 2018 Taking Care When a Caregiver Isn’t There It’s unfortunate, but too many of us still have a reflex reaction to caregiving for seniors as a sort of binary decision: Either Mom or Dad is fine on their own, or they need round-the-clock support. The fact is their care need is most likely an accommodating continuum and ... Read More
