Category: Family Caregivers
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Cyber Security For Seniors: Your Guide To Safer Internet Usage
In today’s interconnected world, the internet serves as the foundation of our daily activities. From reconnecting with loved ones to managing finances, the digital landscape combines convenience with unprecedented access. However, this powerful tool also brings cyber security risks that we must approach with care. In just a single click, your personal information could fall…
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End-Of-Life Care Reforms: How Australia’s New Palliative Initiatives Support Dying At Home
In a previous article, I highlighted the challenge of defining what constitutes healthcare, particularly when it comes to our aging population. Many elderly individuals need help with activities of daily living—not because they require acute medical intervention, but because age, frailty, or cognitive decline have made it difficult for them to remain independent. This challenge…
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The Delicate Balance Of Elder Care: Independence, Safety, And Quality Of Life
As we and our loved ones age, many families face a critical decision: whether to continue living at home or move to a long-term care facility. For adults from midlife onward, these choices carry lasting implications not only for safety and well-being but also for maintaining independence and enhancing quality of life. In a recent…
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Enhancing Home Care With Healthcare Technology Solutions
As people live longer and chronic diseases become more common, the need for innovative healthcare technology solutions in home care is growing. Investing in these technologies is essential to keep up with the increasing demand for home-based care. Advances in healthcare technology are crucial to sustaining our healthcare system as more people choose to age…
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The Hidden Strength Behind Senior Care: A Conversation With A Geriatrician
Caring for an aging loved one is a journey that combines challenges and beautiful moments. Whether you’re managing a loved one’s neurocognitive needs or helping them transition to long-term care, the role of a family caregiver is both deeply impactful and emotionally complex. In a recent discussion, Dr. Kevin sat down with Dr. Allison Nakanishi,…
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Using Public Funds To Manage Your Own Home Care In BC
Among the myriad options for British Columbians looking for home care, one lesser-known option is the ability to apply for government funding for private home care under the Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) program. This gives patients, and their families, the opportunity to manage their own home support services rather than relying on…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 3)
[Tea] How do you think platforms like ours that match caregivers and their loved ones with the appropriate care can address the ongoing shortage of care providers? [Naomi] I think it’s fantastic. It’s funny because when I first came across Gravitii, I was like, “Oh my God, this is exactly the idea that I had…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 2)
[Tea] Because you previously spoke about the difficulty that the pandemic brought in caring for your mom – things like heavy restrictions, the fact that you couldn’t hug her, you couldn’t even see her – I want to ask about how technology played a role in helping you connect with her. How can technology enhance…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 1)
[Tea] First of all, thanks for meeting with me, for taking the time. Congrats on being nominated for the Change Maker Award at the Kelowna Women In Business 2024 Rise Awards! [Naomi] Thank you for that! I was one of four finalists. There were about 67 applications submitted this year, so to be recognized as…
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Home Support Opportunities In BC
Community care – and especially care of the elderly – is a frequently neglected area of medicine. As a physician, I can recall the “hidden curriculum” of medical school that encouraged students to engage maximally in the exciting areas of acute care like surgery and intensive care. Compared to this, the daily work of caring…