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Thank you to those who don’t get thanked enough

Oct 12 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Thank you to those who don’t get thanked enough

As I reflect on Thanksgiving weekend, I recall those who’ve helped me and deserve my personal thanks. People who’ve made a difference in my life and helped me become the person I am by guiding me and being a positive influence in my life or career. These are the folks who are often forgotten when [...]

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West Nile hits record high: Be aware, prepared and protected

Aug 31 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN

After traveling in the United States during the last few weeks, my family was very aware of the presence of the West Nile virus (WNV), as it had hit a record high. When we returned home, we also noticed that West Nile virus was on high alert in our community. After reading last Friday’s Toronto [...]

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I Love Aging and I Don’t Want to Quit

Jun 22 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
I Love Aging and I Don’t Want to Quit

On June 9 in Mississauga, Ont., hundreds of seniors, their families and friends joined staff from our local community hospitals for an afternoon of laughter. Both my mom and I strongly agree this was one of the funniest afternoons we’ve spent together in a long while. Bayshore Home Health and the volunteers of Trillium Health [...]

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Home care is getting a face lift

Jun 01 2012 Written by Jackie Hickey, RN
Home care is getting a face lift

If you’re not talking about it, reading about it or hearing about it, maybe you’re missing the boat – it looks like the home and community care issue has finally hit ground. The Ontario government, the citizens, companies, as well as caregivers have been fighting the good fight to have home and community care recognized [...]

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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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