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06/04/2020

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05/29/2020

Happy Friday. Wishing you a weekend filled with kindness as we prepare for a new month with new possibilities.

03/30/2020

If there is one thing that we can probably all agree on right now, it's that we can all use a bit more good news. Actor, John Krasinski has set out to give us just that with his new "Some Good News" network. He's ushering a new, positive spin on news with uplifting stories from around the world. Definitely worth sticking around til the end!

03/26/2020

Help seniors get the resources they need, whether it’s urgent help, crisis support, social work response or other advice. Here are the essential numbers for seniors in Calgary:

02/26/2020

“If sudden death hits like an explosion, knocking you flat, then a slow decline arrives like a glacier, massive, unstoppable, grinding you down.”

Although everyone experiences anticipatory grief—a feeling of loss before a death or dreaded event occurs—some have never heard of the term. I didn’t understand the power of anticipatory grief unti…

02/19/2020

You might be frustrated by relatives who are in denial about your older adult’s declining health and increasing care needs.

Whether it’s about Alzheimer’s, dementia, fall risk, stroke recovery, or another health condition, their denial can make you feel angry, stressed, and frustrated.

Family in denial about seniors needing help makes caregiving even harder. Use 3 techniques to overcome their refusal to accept the reality of the situation.

02/12/2020

An empowering reminder that all is not lost amid the ravages of .

02/04/2020

Music is the frequency that drives us. It motivates us, and it moves us. And if you are worried about losing memories of music, if you were to ever get dementia and Alzheimer’s, you can stop, because science says it won’t happen.

Subscribe to our mailing list Music is the frequency that drives us. It motivates us, and it moves us. And if you are worried about losing memories of music, if you were to ever get dementia and Alzheimer’s, you can stop, because science says it won’t happen. The reason behind this is that of Au...

02/03/2020

When Mom is given an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, she receives a great deal of attention and care. But what about Dad? After learning about his spouse’s diagnosis, he needs support, too.

When one parent is given an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they receive a great deal of attention and care. But what about the other parent? Read our tips on five ways to support the other parent in the days, weeks and months after diagnosis.