We're partnering with Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, THANS, Senior Safety program and Aging Well Nova Scotia on June 15, 2026 to raise awareness about Elder Abuse and talk about resources available in our province.
Most older adults want to keep their independence and make their own decisions. Caregivers to people with frailty and dementia often strive to find balance between respecting their wishes and minimizing risks.
As a caregiver, your role may grow from providing support to making important decisions for someone you care about.
Understanding how capacity assessment works can help you navigate that shift.
Caregivers deal with grief a lot.
Rashida Symonds from Esinam Counselling explores different types of grief, how grief impacts your body and mind, how you can honour the person while taking care of yourself.
We also dive into caregiver guilt and how it can make the grief linger.
Medications can help us in many different ways.
However, as we age, our bodies become more sensitive, and some medications may cause more harm than benefit.
Learn how to use medications safely and what to ask your healthcare professional to prevent medication harm.