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- FMF Award Acceptance Speech
- A Very Interesting Medical Book
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Resources on aging issues
Browse these sites. They’re a great starting point for learning. Public Health Agency of Canada Seniors’. This site provides a large amount of conventional healthcare information for elderly people on behalf of this Canadian government agency. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/sh-sa-eng.php?rd=senior_agee_eng Canadian National Study … Continue reading
I’m a caregiver. Where do I go for resources?
Look no further. Below is a short list of websites that are either well known to us or have very comprehensive resources. We don’t necessarily agree with everything on these sites, but present them as a starting-point for exploring certain … Continue reading
‘The Writer’s Cafe’ talks with me about ‘A Bitter Pill’.
Click here to hear the full interview.
The Toronto Star on ‘old folks’ and healthcare.
Click here to read the article.
My interview with CBC The Current’s Anna Marie Tremonti
Click here to hear my interview.
How do I keep a Sunshiner at home?
Sometimes people tell me I’m not being realistic and expecting them to keep their frail relatives at home. How can we deal with a sudden change in independence if we can’t get supporting help quickly? How do we know what’s … Continue reading
Sunshiners: Frail Old People Living At Home 