Our grandchildren are living in much different times than ours. They learn to rely on technology at an early age. Computers, smartphones, gaming systems. All of their favorite things didn’t exist when we were young. Because of their modern lifestyle, many of them are growing up less healthy than we did. They spend too much […]
Many aren’t sure what a financial advisor does or are afraid to ask. That is apparent when you look at the statistics of North Americans who are not taking advantage of a financial advisor and their services. Gone are the days of putting things under the mattress, in shoe boxes and so on. Or they should […]
Being a caregiver is stressful in so many ways, to the point that caregivers eventually burnout from the work. It’s hard on you physically, emotionally and mentally. Being a caregiver is even more difficult when the one you are caring for is a loved one. You are on the job 24/7 and in some cases […]
Yes, we have already published a couple of articles on this. Why the duplication? Because it is truly outrageous that we aren’t influencing the responses on such a controversial topic. Life in jail or prison verses life in a nursing home or long term care facility. Senior care should be absolute first priority. So here we go […]
At some point, many of us become a caregiver for a family member. It could be a child, a parent or a spouse. For those of us who are also employed, working out arrangements with our employer will be one of the first things that needs to be accomplished. Telling your boss that your schedule […]
Caregivers for those with schizophrenia are reaching a breaking point in many countries. The average age of a caregiver for someone with schizophrenia is 61. Many of those caregivers are soon to be seniors, looking after their adult children without any help. Many of these caregivers have a son or daughter who will have no […]
For those who have never used it, the internet can seem confusing and intimidating. But it also has so many uses such as keeping in touch long distance, taking free online courses and learning just about anything. Many older adults are afraid to try something new but there are ways that you can help to […]
