UBC and Active Aging
UBC researchers Drs. Heather McKay and Joanie Sims-Gould have created UBC’s Active Aging Research Team. “Through co-leadership of a large number of community-based initiatives such as the Re-imagine Aging research…
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Your Little Office
What does your in-my-dreams, personal, tiny office space look like? I found this article online with beautifully designed examples! My favorite is in the picture. A few years ago I…
Summer Reading: Financial Planning!
Not the topic you’d consider for summer reading? As a caregiver and a person who chooses to not just trip along from one chapter of life to another, you’ll find…
Not Police. Not Hospital. Then Who?
I have a friend who called recently, asking me to come over immediately! Her husband is living with the early stages of dementia and his day had been a rough…
Are you a Checklist Person?
We are! Start a conversation about checklists anywhere and inevitably someone will confess they make lists of their lists. We like lists to stay organized. We’ve added a few to…
Caring is a Verb
Yes, caring is also a noun, also an adjective. Your caring however, is an action. Simplify Caring is intended for those who actively (verb) care. We have seen the market…
Ain’t the Way to Die
Make Your End of Life Wishes Known
Lyrics: by ZDoggMD Just gonna stand there and watch me burn End of life and all my wishes go unheard They just prolong me and don’t ask why It’s not…