Surprise! February 27, 2025 is Election Day in Ontario. This provincial election is another important opportunity for us all to exercise our civic duty and use our voices to advocate for a better Long-Term Care system. The Concerned Friends Policy and Advocacy Committee has updated …
As humans, we all need varying degrees of meaningful human interaction and connectedness to function and not feel like we are alone. This need became very apparent during the pandemic–introverts joked that they had been training for social isolation all their lives, while some extroverts …
Long-term care homes with their routines, protocols, and busy staff can make family members feel like Dorothy in Oz. Add in a loved one with dementia, and family members truly find themselves in a whole new universe. Here are a few tips for navigating this …
There are many diseases that result in a gradual cognitive decline that eventually becomes so significant and highly debilitating, it severely impacts the way an individual goes about their daily life and interacts with the world. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe the symptoms and …
Mom was adamant that she did not want to live with either my sister or me. Her independence was too important. When her evolving health issues led to several visits to the hospital and it became clear that she was having difficulty living on her …
Did you know that Concerned Friends offers a free Wayfinding Program that can help you navigate the long-term care home system OR provide support for issues relating to a loved one already residing in a LTC home? Some of the most common questions we get …
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