Watching someone that you love suffer is always difficult. Your concern and sense of helplessness produce stress. When chronic illness afflicts a loved one, these emotional difficulties never go away. They challenge you every day and might...

Valentine’s Day comes around just when everyone needs a reason to shake off the winter doldrums. You can brighten the days of the older adults in your life, those living with dementia in Vancouver, or those receiving home support in...

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and health care advocates across the province are seeking to provide education and support to those living with the disease. Approximately 564,000 Canadians are currently living with some form of dementia...

Finding the right gift for a senior family member can sometimes be a challenge. Many people downsize their homes or live in assisted living during their later years, decreasing storage space. This makes it important to select practical-yet-fun...

Protecting your elderly loved one from a fall is one of the most important ways to help someone maintain a full and active life. Roughly half of falls happen inside the homes of Canadian seniors, which means you have an opportunity to address...

Most elders value quality time spent with family members and friends more than material gifts. Your visit, telephone call, or card in the mail will benefit their well-being. Generational differences, however, might make you feel uncertain how to...