THE MAGIC OF A SMILE

The Chinese new year is a mere two days away. A new year means a new beginning, although as someone ...
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Lessons for Caregivers in a New Book, The Power of Teamwork

Today I finished reading The Power of Teamwork: How We Can All Work Better Together by Dr. Brian Goldman and ...
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And now, back to our normal forecast!

Well, the winter ‘honeymoon’ period is over! After almost 2 months of little to no snow in western Newfoundland, the ...
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THE CAREGIVERS’ LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: The Perfect Fake Independence

 The other day I was browsing facebook posts in an online caregiver support group when I read,  “My mother was ...
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REVIVING THE KAMPUNG SPIRIT IN CITY LIVING

We need a new model for community living in urban townships, and definitely a new role for residents management committee ...
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Daily journals while living in a locked dementia unit: Days 2 and 3

by, Jim Vanden Bosch, Guest Blogger Day 2 (continued) After lunch, my assistant asks if I would like to go ...
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Garden Glimpses (3) courtesy of Simon Barnes

marigolds Mary’s gold – a religious name then.  Flowering plant, coloured leaves and nectar for insect pollination rather than wind. ...
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Budgeting for Your Loved One’s Well-being –

November 10, 2023 As our society ages, the demand for quality elderly care continues to rise, bringing to the forefront ...
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The Roots of the Elderwise Way: Spirit-Centered Care

by, Sandy Sabersky and Ruth Neuwald Falcon, Guest Bloggers I work with people with dementia. One of the gifts of ...
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Caregiver Education and Tips for Time Management

Sorry I have been missing for a bit. I’ve been quite busy on a few projects. Hope to share one ...
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