Caring for a spouse with dementia
When a spouse is diagnosed with dementia, the relationship begins to change long before others can see it. This article explores the quiet grief, emotional shifts, and realities of loving and caring for a partner as dementia progresses and offers guidance on how to prepare yourself for what lies ahead, without minimizing the loss or the love that remains.
Home for the Holidays? Here’s how to Support an Aging Parent with Care and Compassion
The holidays are a time for family, but for many adult children, visiting an aging parent can bring unexpected concerns. Maybe Mom seems more frail than last year, or Dad’s home feels less organized. These changes can signal that your parent needs extra support.
In this article, we’ll share practical tips to recognize warning signs, start caring conversations without conflict, and explore solutions that respect their independence. Whether you live nearby or far away, here’s how to make the holidays meaningful while ensuring your loved one’s safety and dignity.
Enhancing Home Care Support through Assistive Technology
When we think of home care, we often picture caregivers assisting with meals, housekeeping, and daily routines. But true independence at home also relies on assistive technology—tools that make living safer and more manageable for older adults and people with disabilities.
Assistive technology doesn’t replace care—it enhances it, bridging the gap between visits and ensuring help is always within reach. These supports help maintain independence and improve quality of life.
Navigating the Sandwich Generation Part 2: The Emotional & Practical Roadmap
Part two of our Sandwich Generation series dives deep into the emotional realities of caring for kids and aging parents at the same time. From role reversals and anticipatory grief to the guilt-anger cycle and comparison traps, we unpack the feelings that often go unspoken. More importantly, we share practical strategies—at home, at work, and in your community—to help you manage the squeeze without losing yourself in the process.
Navigating the Sandwich Generation Part 1: Understanding the Squeeze and Why It Feels So Hard Right Now
Feeling pulled in every direction? You're not alone. More Canadians than ever are juggling care for aging parents while raising children—a growing group known as the sandwich generation. This article unpacks why this squeeze feels so overwhelming right now and what’s driving it across generations.
Hiring a self-employed worker as part of the RHA Self and Family Managed Care Program
Manitoba’s Self and Family Managed Care (SFMC) program gives you three clear paths to arrange in-home care: hire staff directly, hire an agency, or hire a self-employed worker. This article explains each option, highlights responsibilities and shows how Care Possible can simplify finding trusted independent care providers.