Jan 17, 2012
Financing Your Retirement
One of the “funnies” my friend forwarded to me the other day by email was a website that can forecast my life expectancy if I plug in the relevant details. I figured why not? I uploaded the...
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Nov 29, 2011
Visiting During the Holiday Season
Visiting friends and family over the holiday season can be a time to reconnect with those we haven’t been in touch with much throughout the year. Visits can be enjoyed and appreciated, but they can also...
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Oct 27, 2011
Dementia Screening Test
This information based dementia screening tool is adapted from the Symptoms of Dementia Screener, and has been developed as a screening tool for Alzheimer’s disease to be used by lay people with...
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Oct 5, 2011
Dad’s Driving. What Can I do to Help?
I am Concerned About my Dad’s Driving. What Can I do to Help?
Q. I followed my dad, 78, enroute to a family party, and was quite concerned by his driving – erratic speed, unsafe lane changes...
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Oct 5, 2011
Addressing Incontinence
Incontinence, or the loss of bladder or bowel control, affects over 1.5 million Canadians: one in five Canadians over 65, more than half of all seniors in long term care, and women more than men....
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random articles
Laurie Mountford, the founder of Caregiver Services has extensive experience in the non-profit world. She has been an active volunteer with seniors, and has been involved in horseback riding programs for disabled children and adults. Read more...
