caregiving - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Fri, 29 May 2020 16:56:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Brain Injury: Caring for the Caregiver https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/06/brain-injury-caring-for-the-caregiver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brain-injury-caring-for-the-caregiver Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:30:37 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17912 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) We cannot (or should not) discuss brain injury awareness without spending time recognizing the family and friends that take on the caregiving role after someone they love has an injury of this nature. A few years ago I co-facilitated a workshop for caregivers of brain injury […]

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]]> Caregiving in Canada https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/03/caregiving-in-canada/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caregiving-in-canada Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:30:25 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17415 According to recent research over eight million Canadians act as a caregiver to a family member or friend, and these numbers are expected to grow with time.  The following article care of the Hamilton Spectator provides an overview of the research compiled in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) and discusses the rising demand […]

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]]> Self-Care for Caregivers: Put Yourself First https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/03/self-care-for-caregivers-put-yourself-first/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-care-for-caregivers-put-yourself-first Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:30:37 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16454 Caregiving is a job.  A job most people don’t apply for, aren’t trained for, do not get paid for, and receive little to no time off from.  When a loved one is injured or ill often the job of full-time caregiver falls on the spouse, adult children, or other family and friends.  Though many are […]

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]]> The A to Z of OT: C is For… Caregiver Support https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/10/the-a-to-z-of-ot-c-is-for-caregiver-support/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-a-to-z-of-ot-c-is-for-caregiver-support Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:30:37 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15919 Caregivers do not really “elect” the role. Most are not trained to be a caregiver, and really just try to do their best with the skills and resources they possess. However, where many fall short is maintaining their own health and well-being while dedicating their physical and emotional time to another person.  Occupational Therapists recognize the risk […]

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]]> How to Handle Difficult Conversations as a Caregiver https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/04/how-to-handle-difficult-conversations-as-a-caregiver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-handle-difficult-conversations-as-a-caregiver Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:30:39 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15478 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) My grandmother always used to say “once an adult, twice a child”.  She was referring to the fact that we start life dependent, and through the aging process, tend to end our life that way as well. So, what happens when the grown-up “child” needs to […]

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]]> An OT Knows How To Care For The Caregiver https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/10/an-ot-knows-how-to-care-for-the-caregiver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-ot-knows-how-to-care-for-the-caregiver Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:00:07 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=11478 Caring for the Brain Injury Caregiver https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/06/caring-for-the-brain-injury-caregiver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caring-for-the-brain-injury-caregiver Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:00:27 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10708 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) We cannot (or should not) discuss brain injury awareness without spending time recognizing the family and friends that take on the caregiving role after someone they love has an injury of this nature. Two years ago I co-facilitated a workshop for caregivers of brain injury survivors. What […]

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]]> Tough Conversations https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/01/tough-conversations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tough-conversations Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:00:17 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9845 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) My grandmother always used to say “once an adult, twice a child”.  She was referring to the fact that we start life dependent, and through the aging process, tend to end our life that way as well.  So, what happens when the grown-up “child” needs to […]

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]]> Canada’s First Alzheimer’s Health Club https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/05/canadas-first-alzheimers-health-club/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canadas-first-alzheimers-health-club Tue, 26 May 2015 11:00:25 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8829 Providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a difficult task.  A recent study from the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that of the 5.5 million Canadian adults acting as caregivers, approximately 17% reported caregiver related stress.  With the aging population and dementia and Alzheimer’s numbers rising, it is more important than […]

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]]> Caregiver Friendly Workplaces – Are You There Yet? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/11/caregiver-friendly-workplaces-are-you-there-yet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caregiver-friendly-workplaces-are-you-there-yet Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:00:10 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=7843 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I enjoy reading Abilities Magazine. I always find useful information, new products, and inspiring stories of people that overcome adversity and disability. In the recent issue I was intrigued, and pleased, to see an award now offered by the Canadian Abilities Foundation to organizations that are […]

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