Archive for May 2010
We know that growing old can be tough. Being thrust into the world of caretaker can be an emotional burden. Overwhelming even. Maybe even financially draining.
Please take a 5 minute break and be ready to have your batteries recharged – Just Click Here. It never fails to raise a smile and bring instant “sunshine”.
Turning to others for help, and making positive choices, can be a powerful way to get your smile back. If you’d like us to try to take some of the financial stress out of your parent’s transition, just click here.
During our research of areas that might be useful to others who have parents in need, we came across a new innovation from the Canadian Diabetes Association. Education is key when it comes to diabetes. With more than 3 million Canadians living with diabetes and a further 6 million with prediabetes, the Canadian Diabetes Association is committed to providing the necessary resources for individuals to make informed decisions about their health. Click Here to go to the new online resource called the Healthy Living Series.
Financial matters can sometimes feel a bit like doing research for our parents – we stumble around and aren’t sure if we’ve made the right decisions. That’s where we come in – for a consultation to make sure that you’re decisions are not costing the family more than they could, click here.
Every time you visit your parents, you notice that they are having more and more difficulty keeping the house clean. They seem to be losing weight, and when you look in the refrigerator, you can see why. Clearly their nutritional needs are not being met. You suggest they bring in private help a few days a week to help with the shopping, cooking and cleaning, but they will not even consider it. If this sounds familiar, click here for some valuable insights.
Sometimes the solutions to this type of situation have financial consequences! That’s where ElderCareBC comes in – click here to find out if we can help.
