Communicating with a family member suffering from Dementia

Dementia presents families and caregivers with complex challenges. In this blog I want to explore how you can better communicate with a loved one suffering from  dementia

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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Communicating with a family member suffering from Dementia

Dementia presents families and caregivers with complex challenges. In this blog I want to explore how you can better communicate with a loved one suffering from  dementia

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Healthy Eating For Seniors

Today I want to talk about healthy eating which might be a lifestyle change for many. For seniors, the benefits of healthy eating include increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, higher energy levels, a more robust immune system, faster recuperation times, and better management of chronic health problems.

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Do I Have What It Takes To Be A Professional Caregiver?

With so many caregivers in the field, how do I know that I am competent and credible to perform my job?  In today's blog I want to talk about professionalism in the caregiving industry and why we should pay attention to this issue.

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Candice Tan - Blog Author

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Candice is a health professional with an avid interest in technology (computers, medical breakthroughs, social media). She is an experienced lecturer and first aid instructor and is currently developing training modules on health and safety for a BC-based health care company. Her experiences as the primary caregiver for her terminally ill mother lends a personal flavor to her blog articles.

Meet some of our Professional Caregivers

Jean

Jean Jean
Jean prepares excellent meals and is a wonderful companion.  She brightens up our home with her presence.  Verna Porteous Richmond, BC
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Amy

Amy Amy
Amy is so patient and detail oreinted with the care and attention...
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Geri

Geri Geri
Geri is so kind, compassionate and patient.  She really...
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