A Resource for Seniors and Family Caregivers
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Risks are part of what makes life exciting and fun, but it is important that our risks are smart risks when grandparents and grandchildren visit, play, walk, explore and enjoy doing physical activities together.
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According to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s Finding Your Way – How to help someone who is lost or confused – a practical guide, 60 percent of people with dementia become lost at some point. We all have a role to play in making our communities safe for people with dementia. Would you know what […]
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In the Quinte region, there are support groups for things such as addictions, ALS, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, autism, bereavement, brain injury, cancer, caregiving, diabetes, gambling, heart attack, mental health, ostomy, over eating, stroke, parenting, Parkinson’s, pregnancy, Tourette Syndrome, vision loss and many, many more. Support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually […]
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Who Cares is stoked to meet seniors and caregivers at two upcoming events! County Seniors Information & Active Living Fair Thursday November 1st 10 am – 3 pm Wellington and District Community Centre | 111 Belleville Street, Wellington FREE transportation available! Batawa Seniors Fair Friday, November 2nd Batawa Community Centre 81 Plant St, Batawa Expo Hours: […]
Read More…A Caregiver’s Guide: a Handbook About End-of-Life Care was developed by the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. The handbook provides guidance and assistance and addresses the many fears and uncertainties about terminal illness and caregiving in clear and simple terms. Further, it focusses on the physical, […]
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