Resources & Insights
Eldercare Blog
Expert advice, caregiving tips, and insights to support you on your eldercare journey.
181 posts
Page 6 of 8
What to know before looking for home support help in the Comox Valley
Mrs. Robson is a 92-year-old widow with Alzheimer's disease. In her younger years, she was a schoolteacher and raised three children. She and her husband...
How Home & Community Care can help Comox Valley seniors
One of the most common questions we hear from seniors (and family caregivers alike) is, “How do I get someone to help me with bathing, medications or...
Navigating the eldercare healthcare maze
Are you confused about what kind of help you or your aging parent is eligible for in the community? Don't worry! You aren't alone. Knowing the who, what and how...
New series: Navigating the health care system
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 "New series: Navigating the health care system".
Tips for including elderly family members in holiday celebrations
For most of us, holidays go hand in hand with our families. I don’t know about you, but my family includes a lot of different ages. We have half pints, tweens...
Loss and grief are part of caring for someone with Alzheimer's
With trepidation, I enter the long-term care facility. Bounding up a flight a stairs, I pause before opening the door to the second floor. The pause is...
Grief is a normal reaction to any loss
Drawing on local expertise, the following column is written by Ruth Barry, a qualified psychotherapist. Ruth works with palliative and bereaved individuals and...
You can run, but you can't hide...from grief
I like reading the obituaries. It’s the first section I flip to in our local paper. It’s OK — you can breathe a sigh a relief knowing you aren’t the only one...
Support is available for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's and related dementia
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. We remind our clients that their feelings...
Resources for those affected by Alzheimer's disease
I want to thank everyone for their feedback regarding column topics. I received a variety of suggestions including grief, respite and advocacy. Starting in...
Caregiving can be like going back to school
I'm getting the Back to School Jitters. My little girl begins full day kindergarten next week and a week later, I go back to school for the first time in 10...
Caregivers need vacations too - these tips might help!
Being a caregiver and taking a vacation don’t always go hand in hand. In fact, it isn’t particularly easy for caregivers to book time off. When talking to our...
Tips for travel planning with seniors
As I’m desperately trying to meet deadline, my Mom is happily sitting on my couch reading my previous columns on her new iPad. What she doesn’t know is that I’m...
Tips for travelling with seniors
Several of our clients have enjoyed travelling this summer, and we’ve had the privilege of assisting them with their planning. Along the way, we’ve learned a...
Older adults at greater risk of being affected by hot weather and sun
I thought if I wrote about summer and heat perhaps we would be blessed by actually having some warm and sunny weather in the Comox Valley. Wishful...
Four tips for effective distance caregiving
It’s 5:30 p.m. on a Monday and a colleague interrupts me from a board meeting to take an important phone call. It’s my brother from Toronto. The conversation is...
Your options for balancing work and eldercare
This, our third and final column on Work and Eldercare, will give you a summary of options to assist in balancing caregiving roles with your work. Many...
Tell your boss about your caregiving demands
If only balancing work and eldercare were as simple as a basic mathematical equation! But wait, maybe it is… Assessing work situation + assessing how eldercare...
Balancing work and eldercare isn't easy
You are in a work meeting and your cell phone vibrates. You ignore it. Two minutes later, it vibrates again. You check the number and see it’s your mother...
Family Caregiver Week honours 'unsung heroes'
One of the biggest social phenomenon to hit our nation moves front and centre during Family Caregiver Week in British Columbia from May 7 to 13. Unpaid family...
How to deal with losses that come with aging
My grandmother was a voracious reader. She was equally a discerning reader as she was an avid Harlequin Romance fan; just so long as she could enjoy a good...
Keep updating medical data
I recently received a late-night phone call from a friend whose mother was in hospital after a fall. Needless to say, there was panic and uncertainty in her...
Do you show signs of caregiver burnout? Take action!
One of the main reasons family members take on the role of caregiver is because they love their aging loved ones and they want to help them with a better life... Learn more in "Do you show signs of caregiver burnout? Take action!".
Home for the Holidays - Assessing Your Loved Ones
Coming home for the holidays is for many caregivers a very joyous and special time. For some adult children, this visit might represent the first opportunity in...
Stay Updated with Our Latest Articles
Get caregiving tips, eldercare insights, and practical advice delivered to your inbox.
Contact Us