Holiday dinners with your aging parents is a great way to watch for signs of changing independence. With today being Easter it's a great time to reinforce what to watch for. Holiday dinners allow us to gather as a family and celebrate, but also a time to where you may become aware of changes taking ... » Learn More about 5 Changes to Watch for at Holiday Dinners
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Edmonton Home Care
Edmonton Home Care, when provided by Alberta Health Services, is free a health care service. It is available to anyone with a valid Alberta Health Care card. There is no age restrictions for Edmonton Home Care. Home Care can help many older adults keep independence in the home a little ... » Learn More about Edmonton Home Care
What no one tells you about being an Executor
Recently I had the opportunity to speak at an Executor Expert event in Edmonton. I quickly learned how much I didn't know. Being an executor in Canada can be complex and not easy to understand. It is great such fabulous workshops exist to help you plan. I was only able to take in half of the full ... » Learn More about What no one tells you about being an Executor
What if you couldn’t drive tomorrow?
Our sprawling cities that give us a quiet life in the suburbs become a problem if you couldn't drive tomorrow. What would that look like - if you broke your leg, got a concussion, had a stroke or heart attack? Do you have a plan if you couldn't drive tomorrow? I work with older adults who often ... » Learn More about What if you couldn’t drive tomorrow?
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This new year, let’s leave dementia stigma behind! We resolve to help people see dementia differently. Will you join us? Did you know that over 500,000 Canadians are living with dementia? Did you know that in less than 15 years, that number is expected to ... » Learn More about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
