Archive from Stories

Apr
11

Al Etmanski gives interview on Flaherty

PLAN founder, Al Etmanski, gives an interview to CTV about Jim Flaherty and his involvement in the RDSP. Click …
Apr
09

A Little Care is Great – Too Much is Toxic

This morning, I was scanning caregiving news online and came across an article titled "The Grandma Effect: A Little …
Apr
07

SEDI Awards Video

PLAN founder Al Etmanski was awarded this year by Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI). The award recognizes extraordinary …
Apr
06

Cream of Asparagus Soup

This is a great spring recipe. Healthy and delicious, the whole family will love it! Ingredients 1 pound fresh …
Apr
04

The Wisdom of Caregivers: Part II – Our Power and Love

Recently, I wrote about the wisdom and knowledge of caregivers.  Families giving care sometimes feel that they are …

Mar
29

An Early Morning TV Interview About My Book

Yesterday morning, I got up really early and travelled to the studios of CanadaAM in Toronto.  Here's the interview …
Mar
26

The Wisdom of Caregivers – Part 1


What exactly is the wisdom of caregivers?  The Oxford Dictionary defines wisdom as …

Mar
23

Reading Old Family Photos – Did My Nana's Sister Have a Disability?

My Nana, Christina Mary McLeod, was a strong woman.  I remember washing a grey, hooked rug with her at …
Mar
19

The Latest Income Tax Updates

By Ability Tax and Trust Advisors   2013 Personal Tax Matters As we mentioned last tax year, with the favourable …
Mar
19

Salad Rolls

This is one of my all-time favourite recipes. It is so easy to make, delicious and healthy. It’s a …
Mar
19

The Transition to Friendship

By Tina Dam   Last April I decided to stop being Cath’s Community Connector. This was not an easy …
Mar
14

Trying to Be A Normal Mom – Crafting My Caregiver Exit Strategy

When Nicholas was very young, I decided that my task was to help him live his life in a …