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Monthly archives for May, 2012

Why it’s important to plan your final goodbye

May 25 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Why it’s important to plan your final goodbye

Saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do, especially to a loved one. Usually, it’s not just “Goodbye,” it’s “See you when you get back,” or “See you when you return from college.” On the other hand, saying goodbye forever is never easy, whether we have warning that our loved one is going to die [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 2 Comments - Tagged Advanced Care Planning, Bayshore Home Health, caregivers, Caring@Home, Caring@Home blog, death and dying, end of life care, seniors

Carrying on the legacy of our seniors

May 18 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Carrying on the legacy of our seniors

Guest blog by Julie Curitti, RN, BHScN, Area Director of Bayshore Mississauga – Private Services Branch One only has to look around our city of Mississauga, Ont., to see the many contributions our seniors – older adults, elders – have made. Being politically correct may not really matter to seniors, but recognizing their efforts in [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Events, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 1 Comment - Tagged Bayshore, Bayshore Home Health, caring at home blog, Caring@Home, Caring@Home blog, family caregivers, health care, health tips, Jackie Hickey, Nurse Jackie, nurses, senior's month

I learned first-hand why colon cancer testing is worthwhile

May 11 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
I learned first-hand why colon cancer testing is worthwhile

My colleagues thought I was joking when I said I was going to blog about my colonoscopy experience. Some even joked about me tweeting it in fear that I would video tweet or include pictures. But, all jokes aside, I feel it’s very important to share my experience so that others can learn from my [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Diseases, Events, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 2 Comments - Tagged Bayshore Home Health, Caring at home, Caring@Home, Caring@Home blog, colon cancer, colonoscopy, colonoscopy prep, health care, health system, Klean Prep, nurse, polys, seniors

Bayshore Home Health strives to raise $1 million for hospices across Canada

May 04 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Bayshore Home Health strives to raise $1 million for hospices across Canada

Bayshore branches take a hike every year to raise money for Canadian hospice palliative care. Thousands walk on the first Sunday of each May to remember, raise awareness and funds for those who wish to die in an environment that truly understands and respects their wishes whether it’s with 50 family members by their side, [...]

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Posted in Caregivers, Diseases, Events, health care, health tips, seniors, social media 3 Comments - Tagged Bayshore, Bayshore Home Health, bayshore.ca, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, caring at home blog, Caring@Home, donations, health, healthcare, Hike for Hospice, seniros

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