Taking Care of our Seniors |
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Each year, Isobel Mackenzie, BC’s Seniors Advocate makes a statement on BC Seniors’ week, but this years is much different that in the past.
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Celebrating BC Seniors Week with Social Distancing |
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BC Seniors Week starts on Monday, June 1, 2020. While in the past there have been several senior-friendly live events that were put on by the various municipalities, this year most things have gone virtual.
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Mother's Day in the Age of Social Distancing |
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This is a Mother's Day as no other for most of us.
How can we communicate what we want our mothers to know for her special day?
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I’ve a list of ideas here that could serve whether your Mother is at her home or in ... |
If I get Dementia |
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By Rachael Wonderlin
If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
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$50-million allocated to National Strategy on Dementia |
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The Federal government announced its intention to release $50-million over 5 years to develop a National Strategy on Dementia. The goal of this strategy is to promote healthy living, thereby hoping to reduce the occurrence of dementia and promoting early diagnosis. As well, eliminating ... |
Bad Behavior - Paranoia and Hallucination in Elderly |
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Paranoia and hallucinations in the elderly can take many forms, from accusing family members of stealing, seeing people who aren't there or believing someone is trying to murder them.
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What to do if your loved on... |
Bad Behavior - Swearing, Offensive Language & Inappropriate Comments |
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When a normally loving father or mother is suddenly using the worst profanities, using offensive language or saying inappropriate things, family members are baffled as to why…and what to do about it.
We've heard stories about parents who used to be mild-mannered, prop... |
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