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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…
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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….
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…