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Media
Interview with Rick Lauber, Author
View my interview with Eva Blaskovic at Beyond the Precipice:
Interview: Toastcaster Speakcast for Toastmasters
Working Daughter Interview
I was very pleased to chat about caregiving from a male perspective with Liz O’Donnell of WorkingDaughter.com. Our interview link is below:
Good News for Canadian Caregivers!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced that Canadian caregivers can be eligible for extended Compassionate Care benefits. Read more in my Letter to the Editor published in the Toronto Star newspaper: http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2016/01/08/caregiving-changes-welcome.html.
Caregiver’s Guide for Canadians – Posted Book Review
Following a number of guest blog submissions from me, The Caregiver Space has now posted a review of my book! Thanks to Jonah, Cori, and Shirley for helping to make this happen …
http://www.thecaregiverspace.org/caregivers-guide-for-canadians/
Handling the Holidays – Published Wellness Magazine Article
The upcoming holidays aren’t always merry for caregivers. I’ve shared some tips on reducing increased holiday stress as well as where and how to celebrate in my second published article for Wellness Magazine:
http://www.wellnessalbertamag.com/family/handling-the-holidays/
Edmonton Caregivers Urge Government to Consider People Behind Alberta’s Ailing Population – Metro Edmonton Article
I was pleased to be interviewed for this Metro Edmonton article … the frail and elderly seniors frequently get much of the attention while family caregivers are often ignored and/or completely forgotten. While this news story focuses on Alberta’s caregivers, the issues remain very similar for caregivers living elsewhere as well.
http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1195653/edmonton-caregivers-urge-province-to-consider-people-behind-albertas-ailing-population/
Are You Prepared for Caregiving? Published Wellness Magazine Article
Are you prepared for caregiving? Perhaps not! Please read my article in the Fall, 2014 issue of Wellness Magazine: http://www.wellnessalbertamag.com/family/are-you-prepared-for-caregiving/.
Breaking the Code: How Do You Define Caregiving?
This is Morse Code for “caregiving”: -.-. .-
Reviews
Caregiver's Guide for Canadians
I don't know why this essential book is not more widely publicized. It's a lifesaver for anyone who is caring for elderly parents or relatives. Utilizing his own personal experience, the author adeptly addresses every and any issue caregivers are faced with.
I'm amazed at all the details covered in this helpful guide. Some examples of the important information addressed include sharing caregiving duties & defining roles; caregiving from away; all manner of emotional aspects; living arrangements & other responsibilities; paperwork; things to do together or when visiting; managing the medical aspects; keeping balance in your own life; and so much more. A quick flip through the Table of Contents demonstrates just how much help resides within this book. A review never quite touches all the multiple benefits that rest between the pages of such a helpful book.
— Diane M. Schuller