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Why Sleep is a Right, Not a Luxury

If you are a parent of an infant, or a caregiver to a loved one, chances are you aren’t getting enough sleep. Maybe it’s overnight feedings keeping you up, an elder that needs help throughout the night getting to the…

Is Your Elder Safe to Drive?

Does your elder drive? According to Statistics Canada, over 75% of Canadians 65 and older have a drivers license. While many older adults are safe behind the wheel, a large number of the aging population may no longer be. Is…

4 Handy Apps for the Sandwich Generation

Those who find themselves a proud member of the “sandwich generation” often have double the work on their plate as a traditional parent. Caring for children is a fulltime job, and adding in a parent, grandparent, or adult loved one…