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Disregarding the importance of taking medication has become a very common problem, with often valid reasons. The key issues include uncomfortable side effects, less than perfect outcomes or slow results. In some cases, inadvertent poorly timed or forgotten doses can make matters worse.  Discontinuing medication, missing a dose, doubling up doses or taking the wrong… Continue Reading Key Strategies for Aging Well – Managing Medication Carefully

Maintaining strong mental health at any age can be a challenging task and it becomes even more important later in life.   In fact, research has shown that good mental health is the primary factor in determining how well you age.   Here are 4 key strategies to age well into retirement and beyond. Find a Purpose… Continue Reading Key Strategies to Aging Well into Retirement & Beyond

Putting someone else’s needs ahead of one’s own and caring selflessly for days or months can take a toll on the caregiver.  The undue stress can affect your role as a caregiver and also hamper other relationships and bonds.  Changes in attitude accompanied by physical and mental exhaustion mark the signs of caregiver burnout and… Continue Reading Recognizing the Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Personal Support Workers (PSW’s) are categorized as unregulated health care providers. This critical job description includes managing daily tasks for people who are suffering from illness, injury or dealing with the effects of aging. Stonebridge and the Multi-Service Centre require that all personal support workers (PSW’s) in our agency achieve their Personal Support Worker Certificate… Continue Reading What is a Personal Support Worker (PSW) and what does a PSW do?