In the United States, news is dominated by the pre-election primaries. But in Canada, headlines are about how my country should operationalise a Supreme Court ruling on physician-assisted suicide. The…
Sometimes the best-laid plans fall apart. And life feels very, very unfair. I remember once, my husband was travelling on business and we'd arranged that I would have a nurse…
Loving care is valuable and Evan Carp can prove it. He's the 'Emperor of Snuggles', the founder and CEO of The Snuggle Buddies, a professional cuddling service.Paid cuddling services are…
settling for, to be satisfied with:to settle for less.I had a dream and it was to become an actor. I studied performance at university and went on to work in…
SETTLINGsettling down,a. to become established in some routine, especially upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision.b. to&...
Melissa Campbell, founder of The Refugee Response Group, is a young Edmonton mother with a compassionate heart. When she heard about the plight of Syrian refugees, she wanted to help…
Guest Post by Vickie Cammack (Originally published in Safe and Secure: Six Steps to Creating a Good Life for People with Disabilities by Al Etmanski)For one glorious summer in the…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Elizz for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Recently, I was chatting with friends about why caregivers have so…
by Guest Blogger Maria TheresaAlzheimer's doesn't just change the lives of its sufferers, but the lives of their family and friends as well. Those who witness the decline of someone…
If you've ever gone to the Emergency Room with someone you love who has mobility or cognitive impairments, you know that hospitals are very unsafe places for vulnerable people. Unless…
By a Seniorly ContributorWhen we think of millennials, we often focus on their digital technology-driven culture and overlook the fact that they are some of the smartest, most selfless people…
This past holiday season was particularly wonderful for us on account of Nick's excellent pain management as well as the celebration of love in our family. But the icing on…
Happy New Year, everyone!Yesterday, I happened upon an article titled '7 Habits of Chronically Unhappy People'. It was number 5 that caught my eye: You Strive to Control Your Life.…
I've been thinking a lot about how in my family, we plan special family occasions and how we change our plans or even cancel at the last minute. And I've…
Next Tuesday at noon, our daughter Natalie arrives home for Christmas. Jim and I will meet her at the airport and then together, we'll drive around the corner to where…
Guest post by Maria RamosWhile generally a time of cheer and celebration, the holidays pose their own set of challenges for seniors and those living with disabilities. The holidays are…
I was surprised to see this question as the title of an email I received this morning. "Sick of Caregiving?" isn't the sort of thing I usually receive. My inbox…
The last few days, I have been thinking about the privilege of giving. This is a story that came to mind:I was just 22 years old when my husband Jim…
Hello December Blog Party Readers and Welcome to The Caregivers' Living Room. I am a caregiver, an author and a caregiving consultant. Feel free to look around my site and…
By Guest Blogger Jennifer JohannesenParents with young children with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities are extraordinarily committed to helping them achieve as much as they can, despite the significant odds against them.…
