The painting “Caretakers” by Max Ginsburg, created in 2006, beautifully captures the essential roles and significance of caretakers in our society. The artwork elicits emotions…
Over 30 years ago, Sophie Andrews contacted Samaritans, a UK helpline. Samaritans was a critical component of her recovery from the unbearable abuse she endured….
A January 2016 Vancouver Sun article reported on 16 seniors in British Columbia (BC) killed in the last 4 years from violence in long-term care…
“I will take my life today around noon. It is time. Dementia is taking its toll and I have nearly lost myself.” Gillian Bennett chose the…
When we think of death, dying and grief, no one therapist has had the impact and staying power as that of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Her five…
In February of this year, a 68-year-old woman was discovered by authorities in the garage of the home belonging to her son and daughter-in law…
