It was a long winter, and it felt like that hot summer weather was never going to come. Well, that beautiful hot weather is here and we are taking every opportunity to enjoy every part of it! But, when that hot weather is too hot to handle, and then you factor in the humidex it …
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The Benefits of Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) When Caring for People With Dementia
For anyone that is or has cared for a loved one at home, a residents in Long Term Care, or a patient in a hospital setting, suffering from Dementia you know how important it is to understand and communicate with them. Sometimes this can be very difficult if you do not have the understanding of …
5 Ways to Implement Self-Care While Caring for A Loved One
Caring for a loved one or an aging parent who is ill or disabled is often deeply rewarding. But it can also consume a lot of time, as well as physical and emotional energy. It's important to care for yourself before you burn out. I know this first hand as I witness my mother struggling …
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Finding Purpose with Plan A
Prior to June 26th, 2017, I was looking for a purpose in my life. I had no idea how I was going to achieve that feeling of purpose or even a clue what that purpose was…until one of my good friends approached me (several times) to bring me on board with her company. Having very …
