Study shows shorter stays in nursing homes in provinces with more community care

 Photo credit: Domink Lange The latest census in 2016 shows that almost 17 per cent of Canadians are now over age 65 – we are an aging populace, there’s no getting around it.  In fact, those older than age 85 increased by almost 20 per cent since 2011, making it the fastest

Who’s caring for the carers? Nursing home care aides burning out

 Many of us have moms and dads or older friends and relatives in nursing home facilities and care very much about their well-being and the supports they receive.  But who’s caring for the care aides who do the bulk of the front-line work in nursing homes?  Their welfare is almost