The Love of Care: A video
This special report examines challenges, stresses, and triumphs for family caregivers. More than 53 million Americans identify as family caregivers. That’s more than 1 in 5 adults. This video is…
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Music and Care
The ‘MUSIC CARE by Room 217’ people know that music care decreases agitation, increases social engagement, reduces isolation and loneliness, supports relationship completion and increases social cohesion! Has this been…
Care Home Elevator
You arrive at the care home to visit, maybe it’s an assisted living facility or palliative care ward. Step into the elevator and the doors close. You glance around…
Patiently and Impatiently
We are progressing patiently and impatiently! Patiently, because we know diligent work and attention to detail brings about excellent outcomes. Impatiently, because we just can’t wait to launch and watch…
Getting Records
Last week I went to our local Emergency Dept at the hospital to see if my persistent cough and fatigue could possibly be pneumonia. Thankfully it was determined that it…
Podcast Support
Here in British Columbia, Canada, where Simplify Caring is based there is an excellent support organization called Family Caregivers of British Columbia. You’ll find heaps of resources and a very…
Program aims to keep seniors out of nursing homes
What is PACE? The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, provider based health plan for the frailest and costliest members of our society…
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…