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Frequently Asked Questions About Caregiving I’m new to caregiving. Where do I start? How do I help organize important paperwork and get affairs in order? How can I help my older parents from afar?... How can I find caregiving resources in my area? How do I choose a long-term care facility? How can we pay for long-term care? Can I get paid to take care of a family member? How do I make an older person’s home safer? How can I talk with an older person’s doctor? I’m overwhelmed and exhausted. How can I get a break from caregiving? What do I do if I suspect an older person is being mistreated? https://www.nia.nih.gov//frequently-asked-questions-about-

The Future Co$t of Long-Term Care in Canada This second paper in the NIA’s 2019 policy series on the future of long-term care by Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Dr. Michael Wolfson, and Dr. John Hirdes, builds on Statistics Canada’s population microsimulation model to project the future costs of long-term care in Canada to both the public purse as well as the care support provided to Canadian seniors by their families. https://static1.squarespace.com//The+Future+Cost+of+Long-T

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia During COVID-19 As September marks the sixth month of social distancing measures nationwide, the strain placed on the aging population continues to grow leaving older adults with dementia more agitated and restless, and family caregivers at a loss for how to keep their loved ones safe and healthy. While caring for an individual with memory loss requires a great deal of time and patience year-round, the coronavirus has placed a unique set ...Continue reading

20 questions to ask yourself about dementia-related incontinence One of the first things we learn to do as toddlers is to eliminate our waste in socially acceptable ways, usually in private. The cultural norms and taboos associated with this normal bodily function are deeply ingrained; they remain with us for our entire lives. The elderly, and people who live with dementia in the later stages may experience incontinence, and, as a result, have to wear adult incontinence produ...Continue reading

Let's get Tibial. First of all, welcome to our new subscribers. I hope you're finding the blog interesting and helpful. This month, I want to talk about Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation a treatment that I’ve witnessed having a really big impact on people’s lives.... Let me tell you all about it. Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation, or PTNS as it is known, works by stimulating the nerves responsible for the bladder and pelvic floor function. This is done by inserting a thin needle near the inner ankle nerve (tibial nerve) meaning that it’s non-invasive. ... more: https://www.livelifewithincontinence.com/p/let-s-get-tibial

What we’ve proven in recent months is that the home is an effective place to care for vulnerable seniors. We can not only be an extension and increase the capacity of the health care delivery system, but we can be the centerpiece.