Paula Ganzi Licata, an award-winning journalist and essayist, explains why she stayed with her "high-functioning" alcoholic husband. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/443/…

A family asks how to deal with the grief of their mother, who has early-stage Alzheimer disease, after the death of her husband. Minding Our Elders caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/444/…

Having someone in your family who hoards personal possessions can be distressing. Here's what to do about it. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/445/…

Mark Lukach's wife, Giulia, has bipolar depression. She's been hospitalized three times. Find out how the two of them redefined what their marriage looks like after going through those traumatic experiences. youtu.be/avhwik1KDzk caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/446/…

Is your caregiving relationship healthy? Take the test! YWCA Montreal caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/447/…

Companies aren’t always as supportive as they could be when employees have to take time to look after a family member with a health condition. Find out how four different family caregivers cope. Next Avenue caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/448/…

Disrupted sleep patterns in people with dementia can place a lot of stress on families. Here's some practical advice to follow. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/449/…

Is someone you know struggling with their mental health? Here are some ideas of how you can help. Via mellowdoodles.com

Some gadgets designed to keep older adults safe pose significant privacy perils. Next Avenue caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/450/…

How to talk to your parents about assisted living. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/451/…

It’s normal to feel anxious about visiting someone who is dying. Here's advice on what to say. Canadian Virtual Hospice caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/452/…

A summary of wisdom contained in several TED talks on caregiving, including six practical suggestions on how to ward off burnout. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/453/…

Looking after a spouse with a health condition can be challenging at the best of times, but when you’re both over 80, things can be even more difficult. Find out why and what others can do to support you. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/454/…

“When an aging parent gives diverging accounts of herself to her adult children, it can inflame the natural tendency of rivalrous siblings to disagree about what that parent's condition and needs are.” caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/455/…

The National Institute on Aging in the US has produced an infographic that you can print or share via social media. It gives 3 tips on how seniors can communicate effectively with their doctors. NIH caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/456/…

“As a parent or caregiver, I don’t think you ever forget the trauma,” says Nadine Vermeulen, recalling her youngest son’s stroke at age ten. She's part of a group of moms helping to create a #caregiver education workshop that will run across Ontario. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/457/…

Vacations may seem difficult when health and #caregiving issues add an extra layer of complication, but they’re often worth the effort. Here are some suggestions about how to handle those complications. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/458/…

Accepting a loved one's condition isn't giving up. Learn how family #caregivers can adopt a mindset that helps them better cope with whatever unfolds while savouring the time they have with the person they're caring for. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/459/…

Find out about the various types of family #caregiver leave available to employees in Ontario. caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/460/…

“Even though the loved one you've been caring for is still alive, you may have already started feeling the weight and pain of their loss.” Learn 4 ways of coping with anticipatory grief. WebMD caregiverexchange.ca/Spotlight/461/…