Aging in CommunityCaregivers' Circle
Why formal complaints matter
I hope you are all doing well and that 2025 is off to a good start. With the launch of Santé Québec this past December and the ongoing challenges in our healthcare system, I wanted to discuss a critical topic: the importance of filing complaints. Most of us can recall a ...
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Aging in CommunityCaregivers' CircleCommunity Wellness
Good Habits for a Healthy New Year
Hello everyone, and welcome 2025! The New Year brings a sense of renewal and possibility, and is an ideal time to reflect on how to take better care of ourselves and those we love. By adopting healthy habits and making proactive choices, you can set the stage for a year ...
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Kindness starts from within
And just like that, 2024 is already coming to an end! As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel a mix of excitement and stress. This time of year is often associated with togetherness, generosity and joy, but it can also bring loneliness and a significant amount of pressure—especially ...
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Celebrating caregivers & preventing falls
Hello everyone! Is it just me, or did the last few weeks fly by in a whirlwind? As November gets underway, I hope you had time to admire the beautiful colours fall brought us. This month, I have two completely separate but very important subjects to talk about: National Caregivers’ ...
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October’s Wellness Bouquet
As the trees turn shades of orange and gold, we’re settling into the fall season. Seeing many of you at the Fall Fest event at Quebec High School was wonderful. What a heartwarming experience! Meeting familiar faces and welcoming new ones always brightens our community spirit. As October begins, WE ...
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Autumn awaits, and WE can’t wait!
And just like that, we’re already heading into my favourite season! Don’t get me wrong, I love a sunny day and a clear blue sky, but nothing beats a dimly-lit autumn morning with the bright, orange trees outside. There’s one thing I’ve always loved about this time of year, and ...
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Aging in CommunityCommunity WellnessFamily Matters
The Gift of Time
I hope you are doing well in this warm weather we are having and that you are making the most of your time with family and friends. As we enter the second half of summer, I thought I’d share something with you that’s been on my mind at a time ...
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Sun safety must-knows
With summer already in full swing, here’s a shorter blog that’s a quick read by the pool or between outings. Did you know that four groups of people are most at risk of developing summer heat-related complications? Those are young children, the elderly, the chronically ill and those working outdoors. ...
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Celebrating Speech & Hearing Month
Hello everyone, As incredible as it sounds, May is already here! May is a month filled with celebration and appreciation in my world. It is also marked by two significant occasions, Speech & Hearing Month and Mother’s Day. As we honour the vital role mother figures play in our lives, ...
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Renewal and Transitions
Hello everyone, and welcome to April! When spring arrives, it’s like the world hits refresh. Trees bud, flowers bloom, and the air smells fresh. To me, spring is all about starting over. It’s a chance to leave the cold, dark days of winter behind and welcome warmth and growth. Just ...
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