How to Deal with Aging Parents Who Refuse Help: 7 Important Tips
Trying to help an aging parent who refuses assistance can be very challenging. Maybe you’ve noticed them struggling with daily tasks like cooking or keeping …
Caring Conversations – EP5 – The Role of Companionship in Mental and Emotional Wellbeing for those with Dementia
In this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington discuss the vital role of companionship in the mental and emotional well-being of individuals …
18 Undeniable Benefits of Home Care for Seniors
Have you noticed your aging parent or loved one struggling to prepare meals or maintain their home as they once did? Are they forgetting to …
Caring Conversations – EP4 – Is Your Parent Showing Signs of Dementia? What Behaviours to Watch For
Melissa Therrien, RN (00:01) Good morning and welcome to Caring Conversations. This is episode four. How exciting. I have my co-host here, Liz Lewington. And …
Caring Conversations Episode 3 – How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Future
Liz Lewington, LPN (00:01) Welcome to Caring Conversations, episode three. We are going to be talking about how to initiate conversations with loved ones about …
Caring Conversation Episode 2 – Navigating Home Care Funding Options in Alberta and British Columbia
Melissa Therrien, RN (00:01) Hello and welcome back to Caring Conversations. This is episode two. Here with Melissa Therrien with Ohana Care and I have …
Caring Conversations EP 1 – Understanding In-Home Care: Breaking Myths & Misconceptions
Hosted by: Melissa Therrien, RN Liz Lewington, LPN Episode Transcript Melissa Therrien, RN (00:07) Welcome to Caring Conversations. Okay, welcome to Caring Conversations, the …
22 Great Gifts for Seniors with Dementia at Every Stage of Cognitive Decline
Finding a gift for someone you love is never easy, and if they’re living with dementia, it can feel even more challenging. You may find …
How to Talk to Your Parent with Alzheimer’s: 12 Key Tips for Positive Communication
According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, approximately 733,040 individuals in Canada are living with a form of dementia. If your parent is one of …
