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10 Life Choices You Can Make to Protect Your Heart

February is all about hearts. . . but not just the cupid and chocolate kind of hearts. It’s also heart awareness month as the Heart and Stroke Foundation promotes heart health and disease prevention.   Did you know that every seven minutes someone in Canada dies from heart disease or stroke? And 32% of all deaths are attributed to heart...

A New Year to be Generous

Why is it so challenging to communicate with my loved one?

What is the greatest challenge for a family caregiver of someone with dementia? Likely, the number one challenge is communication. Why is communication so difficult?  The person with dementia is still able to speak—in some cases, the person with dementia may talk incessantly.  His or her ability to speak is not affected...

What's a Quiet Room?

older lady in wheelchair

Those with Dementia have a higher risk of falling

When is Overnight Care Needed?