Tag: family caregivers of bc | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 3

Summer Holidays

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: August 01, 2017
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Summer Holidays

Like most people, during summer months, the desire for family caregivers to get away for a weekend or an ...

Like most people, during summer months, the desire for family caregivers to get away for a weekend or an extended vacation is often top of mind. ...

August 01, 2017
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Marathon Caregiving

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|Date: July 01, 2017
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Marathon Caregiving

Long-term caregiving isn’t uncommon. The biggest risk of marathon caring is “hitting a wall.” Being a suc ...

Long-term caregiving isn’t uncommon. The biggest risk of marathon caring is “hitting a wall.” Being a successful marathon caregiver takes skill and endurance. ...

July 01, 2017
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Balancing Work and Caregiving

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: June 01, 2017
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Balancing Work and Caregiving

Almost 28 per cent of Canadians combine paid work and caregiving. The strains of caregiving, however, tak ...

Almost 28 per cent of Canadians combine paid work and caregiving. The strains of caregiving, however, take their toll ...

June 01, 2017
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Self-Compassion

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|Date: May 01, 2017
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Self-Compassion

When we are kind to ourselves or showing self-compassion, it leads to increased feelings of happiness, op ...

When we are kind to ourselves or showing self-compassion, it leads to increased feelings of happiness, optimism, gratitude, and life satisfaction. It’s even linked to better coping and resiliency in t ...

May 01, 2017
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Acknowledging Loss

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|Date: April 01, 2017
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Acknowledging Loss

Each of us deals with these losses differently and grief comes in many forms including shock, denial, dep ...

Each of us deals with these losses differently and grief comes in many forms including shock, denial, depression, feelings of loneliness, and anger. ...

April 01, 2017
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Start the Conversation

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: March 01, 2017
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Start the Conversation

From thinking and sharing, the next part of advance care planning is writing down your wishes and instruc ...

From thinking and sharing, the next part of advance care planning is writing down your wishes and instructions for future health care. ...

March 01, 2017
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Turning Plans Into Action

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|Date: February 01, 2017
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Turning Plans Into Action

Many caregivers acknowledge the importance of caring for themselves yet, in another breath, we hear them ...

Many caregivers acknowledge the importance of caring for themselves yet, in another breath, we hear them use statements such as, “I feel overwhelmed. ...

February 01, 2017
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Generally Speaking…

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: January 01, 2017
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Generally Speaking…

Family caregivers often struggle with not knowing how to speak up and get their message across to key peo ...

Family caregivers often struggle with not knowing how to speak up and get their message across to key people involved with the person for whom they are caring. ...

January 01, 2017
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Travel Tips for Family Caregivers

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: June 01, 2014
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Travel Tips for Family Caregivers

Travelling with someone who has a disability or illness can seem overwhelming; however, it can be possibl ...

Travelling with someone who has a disability or illness can seem overwhelming; however, it can be possible with good advanced planning. Here are some tips to consider: A good place to start is a visit ...

June 01, 2014
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