As people age and their need for care increases, there is one statement that is echoed from the depths of every soul: “I don’t want to be a burden.” This is a common sentiment that comes from the very centre of a person’s being. It’s our heart-cry to be valued for who we are without being judged as “less than” when we require assistance. Having once been an independent, … [Read more...] about I don’t want to be a burden
Seniors
Call 811: health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC
Do you want to talk to registered dietician? Are you looking for professional advice before starting a new fitness regime? Perhaps you need information about a new drug being prescribed for arthritis. Then look no further than calling 811. Commonly known as the Nurse Line, there is much more to 811 than simply accessing the services of a registered nurse. 811 is a free … [Read more...] about Call 811: health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC
My mother has dementia
This is the first in a series of three articles about dementia. We had a guest, years ago, who told us that her mom was chiding her dad for visiting his friend who had dementia, because the friend didn’t remember him. Our friend apparently saw it as her mom did: that it seems like a waste of time to visit someone who doesn’t know who you are. The way our guest told it, … [Read more...] about My mother has dementia
Angels there for you
Angels there for you began with a chance meeting after a great dissapointment. Patricia Cruz arrived in Canada from Chile with nothing but suitcases of clothes and books. She and her teenage children were homeless, sleeping on the floor of her friends’ home. She knew this was not a permanent solution and that she needed work that would provide for her and her children. … [Read more...] about Angels there for you
Standing on our promises
What is a promise? The dictionary says that it is an assurance or declaration that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen. It has been said by philosopher/political theorist Hannah Arendt: “Promises are a uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable…” As people get older, children and friends gather around … [Read more...] about Standing on our promises