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Rachel’s Story: Finding a new love

My nana was one of my favourite people ever. She was hilarious, generous and strong-willed.

December 30, 2011 | By: Rachel Carson | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Tales from the Homefront

Medication reminders

Is there a way to remind an elderly person to take their medicine? I’ve noticed that my mom often forgets to take her medication on time.

December 28, 2011 | By: Solutions Magazine | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Q & A

Abby’s Story: My daughter’s angel

When my daughter, Abigail, was five, she was diagnosed with leukemia. Abby was scared and we tried our best to explain to her why she was sick, but it was a difficult time for our family.

December 23, 2011 | By: Andrea Holdheim | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Tales from the Homefront

Talking about smells

Lately, when I visit my father, I notice he smells odd. I also notice he’s not changing his clothes, and I wonder if he might be wetting himself. How can I broach the subject?

December 21, 2011 | By: Solutions Magazine | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Q & A

Bert’s Story: SuperWalk for Parkinson’s

Callum hadn’t yet been born when his grandfather, Wilbert, began showing signs of Parkinson’s disease. It wasn’t until the family returned to Canada from Australia that that the youngster began developing a relationship with Grandpa Bert.

December 16, 2011 | By: The Parkinson’s Society | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Tales from the Homefront

Fighting and yelling ... what to do?

Over the past six months, my 75-year-old mother has recently begun yelling at me, and we often get into verbal fights. What’s the problem?

December 14, 2011 | By: Solutions Magazine | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Q & A

Delia’s Story: My Glamorous Grandma

My Grandma Delia always seemed so fascinating to me. She had sparkling brown eyes and a charming laugh. She lived in a huge old house in Chatham, Ontario, and always dressed in pretty skirts and wore jewellery, no matter the occasion.

December 9, 2011 | By: Marie O’Brian | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Tales from the Homefront

Exercise and osteoporosis

My mom was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Is it safe for her to exercise?

December 7, 2011 | By: Solutions Magazine | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Q & A

Grandpa’s Story: Dancing king

I’ve taken ballet since I was a little kid and nobody was a bigger supporter than my grandpa. He used to take me to my lessons and he was always front and centre at my rehearsals, cheering me on.

December 2, 2011 | By: Ali Epperly | 0 comment(s) | Filed under: Tales from the Homefront