The sandwich generation is defined as adults who are not only raising and supporting their own kids, but they're also caring for an aging or sick parent. It's a huge load to bear without support and proper resources. One third of Canadians are caring for an aging...
Grief hits us in waves. We can be feeling a sense of peace in one moment and then be hit with a tsunami of heavy emotions. What do you do in times when the wave of grief hits? Here are five suggestions that may help: What You Can Do 1. Shut off outside distractions,...
We all have them, the mementos from days gone by that remind us of a time where things were different. Perhaps it’s the high school yearbook collection, the trophies from baseball championships or the wedding dress. Our basements, closets and garages become storage...
The time may have come for you to step into the role of caring for your aging parents. You have noticed that they are not able to do what they used to do and you’re concerned about their safety. Perhaps they have fallen or you are noticing that they can’t get up and...