Sharing my recent struggles with anxiety due to the ongoing shortage of PSW

 I’m hoping that the “Rolling Thunder” will be gone by the time this article comes out. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against protesting, and I do love motorcycles, but with the convoy/occupation still fresh in my mind, I was nervous when I first heard about Rolling Thunder. It’s

It’s ok to help us but please don’t baby us.

 As I type this, it’s another beautiful day here in Ottawa. It finally feels like Spring or Summer if any of you were outside last week. I managed to enjoy the sun a few times last week after training two more caregivers. My favourite time of year is Spring and

Tough conversations: how to talk to senior parents about personal support care

 On average, how many times a day do you call your mom or dad? There’s the morning call to say good morning and ensure they’re eating breakfast; then there's the mid-morning call to confirm your dad took his meds, and don’t forget the lunchtime check-in to see what your mom's

Special Education — The silence that speaks volumes

 For the past few months, we’ve all seen or heard about kids going back to school. Most of the talk has been about parents, teachers, and students regarding Covid-19. Issues such as how to teach your child to wear a mask, physical distance, wash their hands, what day(s) they’ll be