Supporting all who care for elders
I watched my favourite show with a sinking heart. Rebecca, a widow and the mother of grown triplets, lost her phone and became unreasonably flustered. She mentioned that Miguel, her second husband, had just replaced this phone as she’d lost its predecessor. In the next scene, she goes shopping and can’t find her way home. […]
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In the week after my husband died, several milestones occurred, each bringing its own white-hot pain. Meeting with the pastor and the funeral director to plan a service. Entering the casket room and picking out a plain, pine box. Writing out the words to say at the service. Saying those words. Greeting people afterwards. Talking
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At 46, Jenn has a unique perspective on caregiver stress. She is the one receiving care. Only a few years ago, she rose before dawn and slipped into the frigid Manitoba winter to run, training for one of the many marathons in which she competed. She’d started to take classes to put her in a
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You’re learning something new, something you’ve never tried before. Let’s say it’s French. What’s more, it wasn’t your idea. Your job requires it and although it wouldn’t be your choice, feeding your family isn’t an option, so you need to acquire this new skill. You gather every piece of support you can find in order
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Everyone knows the illustration of the frog in the pot, right? The frog lounges in water in the pot and the heat is increased ever-so-slowly until the frog boils to death. A sad end to Freddie Frog. Have you ever wondered what was going through the frog’s mind (assuming frogs can think–I haven’t actually researched
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Ann Peachman Stewart’s writing passion sparked by caring for the elderly SEPTEMBER 1, 2020JUBILEEWRITER Today I welcome writer Ann Peachman Stewart. She used her passion for the elderly and their families to find her writing niche. Welcome, Ann. let’s start out with a bit about your writing journey. In 2007, my world turned upside down. Although
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Who could use some stress relief? 2020 has been over the top in the stress department. In September, Small Miracles is going to look at caregiver stress– what it is and how to help. You could win a Stress Reliever Gift Box! ($20+ value) Just sign up to receive The 5 Tips Newsletter once a
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“So my forgetfulness is age-related memory loss and nothing to be overly concerned about. I’m going to look at my lifestyle and try to figure out how I can up my game. But now I’m worried about Great-aunt Margaret…” What other issues should concern you? We talked about the instrumental activities of daily living which
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Is there one phrase which is true of every person with dementia and every person who lost their keys, forgot a name or used poor judgement and fears they might be developing dementia? One phrase? Everyone is different. Everyone. Is. Different. Dr. Bill Thomas, the founder of The Eden Alternative, said, “If you’ve met one
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I’ve lived under a cloud all my adult life. Shortly after I was married at 23, and certainly by the time I’d had my first daughter at 25, my mother showed signs of early-onset dementia. Our family knew nothing about the disease, and society at large was far less knowledgeable at the time. It was
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