CAREGI ER RESOURCE GUIDE + JANN ARDEN COPING AS A PROFILE FAMILY CAREGIVER CAREGIVER RESOURCE GUIDE 2018 3 CAREGI ER A RESOURCERESOURCE DAY FOR FAMILY GUIDE CAREGIVERS Publisher Contents Dana Robbins Words of Support ....................................................... 5 General Manager John Willems 5 Tips for Family Caregivers ....................................... 6 Regional Director of Advertising Lifestyle Tips for Healthier Eating ............................... 8 Anne Beswick Recipe: Lentil and Mushroom Stew ............................. 9 Manager of Strategic Partnerships The Future of Medical Cannabis ............................... 10 Ronit White Caring for an Elderly Relative at Home ................... 12 Regional Director of Creative Services Stress Management Tips ......................................... 14 Katherine Porcheron Pro le: Jann Arden ..................................................... 16 Graphic Designer Melissa DiFelice How to Help Socially Isolated Seniors ..................... 20 Editorial Content Sarah Lennox Treat Yourself ............................................................. 22 This Year... Spring Clear! ........................................... 25 Jann Arden Cover Photo by Alkan Emin Resource Listings ...................................................... 26 The 2018 Caregiver Resource Guide is a specialty magazine published by Metroland Media. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of this publication in whole or in part must be approved by the publisher. For further information regarding all our products, please call us at 416-493-4400. SPONSORS Mailing Address: Metroland Media Toronto 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Person Centered, Community Integrated Home Care for Persons of “Being, Meaning and Community” Come to the Caregiver Show 4 May (Free Admission) to hear Jane Teasdale speak about Mosaic’s award winning model of care and their innovative “The Meaning of Me®” service that addresses important social and emotional needs. 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We have great respect for with you and keep it handy; we created Canadians balance their work and the role you play and hope you will use it with your busy schedule in mind. personal commitments with caregiving this day to learn about the resources, duties for their children, parents, and services and products available to aid Thank you for participating in the friends on a regular basis. in your caregiving needs and have the Caregiver Show. I welcome your opportunity to connect and form bonds feedback and can be reached anytime at While it can feel like walking a tightrope, with other caregivers – building your own [email protected] the compassion, understanding and networking group. e orts of family caregivers enable loved I wish you all the best in your caregiving ones with acute or chronic health issues e Caregiver Resource Guide is lled journey. to live with dignity. with articles o ering help and advice Ronit White, especially for caregivers, as well as We created the Caregiver Show (now in resources you may find beneficial in Manager of Strategic Partnerships There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those Autism Caregiver Training who are currently caregivers, Please visit us at Booth # 311 those who will be caregivers and Exclusively those who will need caregivers. 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Exhaustion, sleeplessness, anger, and health problems are all signs that you may be taking on too much and need extra support. Reach out to your healthcare provider to seek treatment and contact a support group. Seek outside support. Ask family and friends for help, whether it’s with cooking meals once a week or babysitting your kids so you have some time to rest and recharge. Community programs and volunteer organizations can o er some respite from caregiving, help with meals and housework, and provide some caregiving support. Plan for the future. If your loved one has a condition that will get progressively worse, take steps to ensure that they will receive the care they need, now and in the future. Look into assisted living facilities will face gradual losses, and you may or home support services available in also feel strong emotions about losing your community. It’s also important to the person that they used to be. Don’t One of the most make legal and nancial arrangements be afraid to acknowledge this grief and important things that will best meet your relative’s wishes speak to other family members or friends and needs. who may be experiencing the same thing. you can do on this earth is to let Learn about the condition. Finding out The federal government is working people know they more about whatever is ailing someone on a national dementia strategy that can help you know what to expect and will complement existing initiatives to are not alone. dispel unhelpful myths and stereotypes. promote awareness, reduce stigma and — Shannon L. Advocacy organizations often have great support those a ected and is committed resources for family members, including to helping improve the quality of life for Alder, Author research and support groups. people living with dementia and their caregivers. Grieve your loss. 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Opt receive lots of vitamins, nutrients, bre and the abundance of tasty, tempting for natural fats from avocados, nuts and antioxidants. Aim for at least one fast food options can make sticking to and seeds, and oils like olive, coconut dark green and one orange piece of healthy eating goals challenging. But and axseed. produce every day. maintaining a nutritious and appetizing diet can be easier than you think. Make it a ritual. Research shows that eating together as a family can help you Try a meatless Monday. Avoid foods Make a plan. Take a few minutes on the make better food choices, so try to enjoy that are high in sodium, fat or cholesterol weekend to plan out healthy meals and at least one meal together every day. and go with healthier options with snacks for the upcoming week. Having If varying schedules prevent you from natural ingredients and nutrition – fresh the dishes planned and ingredients eating