Advance Care Plan. It is what it says.
The BC Government website says: “When you write down your wishes and instructions for future health care, you are making an Advance Care Plan. An Advance Care Plan is a…
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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…
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…
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…
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…