Stories

Dec
09

Participate in the BC Community Consultation

Starting December 4, 2013 and going to March 11, 2014*, the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) …
Dec
08

Welcome to a Very Progressive Blog Party!

This week, I will be blogging here at the Caregivers' Living Room for Caregiving.com's annual Progressive Blog Party.  So, …
Dec
08

Power Politics: Professional Caregivers in the Family Home

Recently, I gave an interview with Nicole Scheidl, of Fit Minds, a program for enhanced communication between people with …
Dec
04

International Day of Persons with Disabilities—Debates of the Senate

Hon. Jim Munson: Honourable senators, today is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a wonderful …
Dec
04

6 Ways To Avoid Caregiver Burnout: Guest Post

Here's a guest post from contributor Stephanie Lynch.  If you feel you are close to burning out, read on! …
Dec
02

Let's Have a Virtual Dinner Party! Re-imagining the Same Old

Last week, I visited my Mom for the day.  Her seniors' residence is a couple of hours away by …
Nov
28

Opportunity for Community Consultation with the Government of B.C.

Shared by PLAN on behalf of the B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI): On December 3, MSDSI will launch …
Nov
28

When Normal Isn't Normal: A Trip to the Dentist

My son Nicholas has been seen by a dentist many times, but he's never really had his teeth examined. …
Nov
24

Caring for a Patient in Pain Who Can't Speak

What does pain look like in a person who cannot speak?  Most often with Nicholas, it looks like this:When …
Nov
19

Christmas Open House
Nov
19

MY GIVING MOMENT – A New Canadian Action Plan

It was several years ago in London when I first met Canada's Governor General David Johnston and his wife …
Nov
19

Some RDSP benefits people may not know about