New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers
These seven practical resolutions help reduce burnout, strengthen family relationships, and create a more manageable caregiving routine in 2026.
A Companion’s Guide to Festive Activities with Seniors
The holiday season offers wonderful opportunities for companions to create meaningful moments with the seniors in their care. Whether you’re a professional caregiver, family member, or friend, these festive activities can bring warmth, connection, and joy to the season while accommodating various mobility levels and interests.
Death Doulas and End-of-Life Planning
Death doulas complement hospice rather than replace it. They can begin working with families at any stage of the dying process – whether immediately following a diagnosis or even years before death is imminent.
Building Support Systems Male Caregivers Actually Need
Part 2 of “The 3.6 Million Male Caregivers Canada Forgot.” In Part 1, we looked at the invisible crisis facing 3.6 million male caregivers in Canada—men who are isolated, overwhelmed, and navigating support systems that weren’t designed for them. Now, let’s talk about solutions.
The 3.6 Million Male Caregivers Canada Forgot
As Movember reminds us to focus on men’s health – mental health, suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer- we need to add male caregiving to that conversation. Because the silence around male caregivers isn’t just an oversight. It’s contributing to a mental health crisis hiding in plain sight.
Forest Bathing in Fall: A Perfect Practice for Seniors
This Japanese tradition, known as shinrin-yoku, isn’t about hiking or exercising—it’s a mindful exercise in nature.
The Role of Memory Cafes in Canada
A Memory cafe is a welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or any other form of dementia. What role do they play?
Living Actively with Arthritis
September is National Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada — a time to raise awareness about a condition that affects more than 6 million Canadians. For seniors and their caregivers, the key message is clear: arthritis doesn’t have to stop you from living an active, fulfilling life.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors and Taking Action
Ovarian cancer is a significant health concern in Canada, with approximately 3,000 women expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, and less than half of them are expected to live more than 5 years. In Canada, the 5-year net survival rate for ovarian cancer is 44% (Canadian Cancer Society).
Understanding the “Silent Killer” That Affects Canadian Seniors
Ovarian cancer is a significant health concern in Canada, with approximately 3,000 women expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, and less than half of them are expected to live more than 5 years. In Canada, the 5-year net survival rate for ovarian cancer is 44% (Canadian Cancer Society).