Travelling with a mobility challenged and/or older family member requires planning and an adjustment in expectations.
Saying ‘see you soon rather than goodbye’
By Audrey Miller •
December 8, 2016
Category: Disability
Total 77 Posts
Do you know any Jay Walkers?
By Audrey Miller •
November 17, 2016
Have you seen seniors trying to cross a busy street where there are no traffic lights? Many think they can walk faster than the speeding car headed their way. Not so….. Becoming allies in promoting safety for seniors can encompass a broad range of topics from elder abuse to fraud…
Caring for Caregivers- Survey Says……..
By Audrey Miller •
November 3, 2016
The government is consulting with Canadians on “providing more inclusive caregiving benefits for Canadians who provide care to a family member.” It is time to speak up or at least take the survey.
Please Pass The Gravy
By Audrey Miller •
October 6, 2016
Nothing like a family dinner to remind us how complicated families can be. Any family members no longer speaking? If you live in a different city than your parents or haven’t spent time with them for a while, the time spent together during the holiday can allow you to see how well they are managing. Be aware of the small things and things that are different.
DISABILTY TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE: WHO CAN CERTIFY?
By Steven Frye •
October 4, 2016
Which medical professionals can certify on a Disability Tax Credit Certificate (“Form T2201”), that an individual has a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions? Can a registered oral surgeon or other oral specialist, licensed to be so by a provincial body be considered to be a medical…
Demystifying the ‘D’ word……
By Audrey Miller •
September 22, 2016
The majority of all dementia is of the Alzheimers type and it affects more woman than men. The ‘D’ word is the new ‘C’ word (cancer, shhhhh) and demystifying the ‘D’ word is what awareness is all about.
Sharing the Caring
By Audrey Miller •
September 1, 2016
Are you part of the one million caregivers who said they felt they had no choice in taking on their caregiving responsibilities?
Getting Around Town
By Audrey Miller •
August 18, 2016
Notice any dings or dents on the car? What happens when someone can no longer drive? Transportation is a major issue for seniors. Losing one’s drivers license triggers many emotions- especially loss of independence. ‘Giving up the keys’ is a common discussion in many households and most often when adult children have concerns about their parent’s driving habit
Pouring Ice Over Your Head Leads To New Gene Discovery for ALS
By Audrey Miller •
July 28, 2016
There are lots of terrible and terminal diseases. We don’t get to choose which one (s) await us. Fortunately researchers are making some great discoveries.
“The Fundamentals of Caring”
By Audrey Miller •
July 14, 2016
What does ‘ALOHA’ mean to you? In the caring world- or at least in the Hollywood-type caring world, and in the movie “The Fundamentals of Caring” the acronym stands for: Ask, Listen, Observe, Help, Ask Again. Caregiving is so much more.