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Monthly archives for December, 2011

As one year ends, another begins…

Dec 31 2011 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
As one year ends, another begins…

The best way to sum up the end of 2011 is with a poem I wrote: A look back, a look forward for family caregivers As we ring out the old, we reflect on our accomplishments, happy times and things that made us cry, As we ring in the new, we restore our confidence to [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Events, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 6 Comments - Tagged caregivers, family caregivers, Happy New Year wish, health, homecare, seniors

Sometimes we forget what it’s like to walk in the shoes of others; Christmastime reminds us

Dec 30 2011 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Sometimes we forget what it’s like to walk in the shoes of others; Christmastime reminds us

As you sat down to Christmas dinner surrounded by loved ones and friends, did you ever stop to think of those who may not have had the chance to enjoy the festive season? December 25 can be one of the loneliest days of the year for some people. With all the hustle and bustle, we [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Events, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 8 Comments - Tagged caqregivers, helping seniors, Home Alone Christmas, seniors

I would like to extend to you and your family my warmest wishes this Holiday Season

Dec 23 2011 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
I would like to extend to you and your family my warmest wishes this Holiday Season

It’s been a pleasure sharing through the Caring@Home blog, I hope I have helped you as you care for your loved one or yourself. Thank you for the opportunity to connect with you every week. I look forward to hearing from you in 2012! May your home and heart be filled with care and joy [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Events, seniors, social media 1 Comment - Tagged caregivers, family caregivers, holiday wishes, seniors

Awareness is protection when it comes to fire safety in the home

Dec 23 2011 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Awareness is protection when it comes to fire safety in the home

Keeping our home safe from fire is what we endeavor to do, but do we really take the time to plan an escape route, change our smoke alarm batteries and practice fire safety? How important is it to you to take a few simple steps to ensure your home and your loved ones are safe? [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 3 Comments - Tagged blog, caregivers, caring at home blog, Caring@Home, fire safety, fire safety tips, helath tips, seniors

Multiple sclerosis patients can be the key to care and treatment

Dec 16 2011 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Multiple sclerosis patients can be the key to care and treatment

How involved should patients be when it comes to multiple sclerosis? Who is the expert? Is it possible that we’re seeing an inclination toward patient-influenced care among those with MS? Every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed with MS. As one of the world’s highest rated countries afflicted with MS, Canadian patients are [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Diseases, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 1 Comment - Tagged family caregvier, health, health tips, MS, MS Society, Multiple Sclerosis, senior
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