Dementia: Simplifying it for Kids
“You’re right. I have good days and bad days but it’s always nice when you (grandchildren) visit, and when you give me a little bit of help.” In our society, children are usually encouraged to spend as much time […]
Curated Videos
Facing and Navigating Family Caregiver Guilt.. and Moving On
“That infamous caregiver guilt… we all feel it sometimes… the little voice in your head that’s always telling you you’re not doing it right, you’re not good enough, or when you have to enforce something your parent doesn’t want… or […]
Doctor’s Caring for Themselves Allows Better Care for Others
“The strong recommendation to take care of your self-care, today, is you pick something that you can implement right away instead of waiting for something that exquisite and planned out, but you will never be able to do” This […]
A Portrait Based View by a Caregiver
“I thought I was doing her a service, in fact it was the other way around. .. With any Alzheimer’s, Dementia, there’s a certain amount of frustration and sadness for everyone around..” Tony Luciani, shares how his journey began as […]
Dr David Joske’s Opinion on Cancer Care and Bringing Humanity to Healthcare
“Hippocrates said -Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always – Our challenge is to find new ways to reconnect, to build communities and show we care” As a Cancer nerd, head of Hematology at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Dr.David Joske […]
Employers Talk About Benefits Of Supporting Working Caregivers
“It’s in the best interest of employers to provide as much assistance as they can… if you have a productive employee it’s much better to retain that person… than to lose that good employee” This video captures conversations with Human […]
Dr Ed Ellison’s Opinion On Physician Burnout
“In order to fulfill this noble calling to heal and save lives, they must first learn to heal and save their own, for the sake of their patients, for the sake of their families, for the sake of themselves. They […]
Importance Of Family Caregivers
“Without informal caregivers, our health and social systems would crumble, and yet they are largely going unrecognized” Scott Williams was diagnosed with Lyme disease as a child and recovered thanks to his father’s invaluable role of a caregiver. After that […]
Caring For Those Who Care: Shamira
“You can’t do everything..you really can’t and its not yours to do..it takes a village to caretake and so allow yourself to receive the love from other people willing to support you on your journey” When Shamira visited her parents she […]
House Call: Music Can Heal Us
“It’s hard work to be in tune with each other” Alice chose to look after her mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s , rather than put her in an assisted living home. Her husband, Vic, stood by her decision and helps […]