The Fall 2019 edition of the magazine Who Cares is available now. This edition will help you make informed decisions about vaccinations, learn how to eat clean and live healthy, discover the hazards of household chemicals, ensure your fruits and veggies are safe to eat and much more. Look for your copy in the Belleville […]

By Sarah de Jonge and Jessica Bihari Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a daily healthy eating pattern.  Not only do they contain important nutrients such as fibre, minerals and vitamins, but eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruit may lower your risk of heart disease.1 Try to include fruits and vegetables […]

The summer 2019 magazine Who Cares is hot off the press. In this edition you will find information about Canada’s housing strategy, advanced care planning, what to do if you are diagnosed with diabetes, tips on how to manage COPD, the healing benefits of osteopathy, and free training opportunities available to help your workplace or […]

The Frontenac-Kingston Council on Aging encourages individuals and organizations to learn to recognize the warning signs of Elder Abuse and how to respond appropriately Their free seminars teach people of all ages to recognize warning signs and how to respond safely and effectively. The seminars typically run for 30 minutes and are available to large […]

By David Campbell, PhDNumerous studies and surveys have shown that most people would rather die at home than in a hospital. This makes perfect sense as one’s home is usually not only a place of physical comfort, but also significant psychological, emotional and spiritual comfort. However, for family members who provide care for a loved […]

Who Cares is pleased to be the featured guest on Seniors’ Support on Your TV during April. Seniors’ Support is  all about supporting seniors in our community. Full of information about services for seniors, this show is produced and hosted by Debbie MacDonald Moynes of The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors and co […]

Short term memory loss is an early sign of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia which over time can lead to confusion, loss of inhibitions, paranoia, and personality changes. Family members are often disturbed by these changes, especially when their family member does not acknowledge these changes and will not accept more help. Therefore, they […]

In the winter Winter 2019 magazine Who Cares you will discover how to maintain a dementia friendly environment, manage estate scenarios, find a group to support you, learn how to help someone who is lost and wandering, and find out if you are at risk for alcohol related cancer. Look for it in your community […]