Caregiving

Caring for the Caregiver - It's most important that the caregiver, care for themselves as much as their loved one. First and foremost they must communicate with medical personnel, family, friends and their support network.

Working Caregivers - Balance or Burn Out? - Putting the words “cargiving, “work” and “life balance” into the same sentence is almost comical. Yet it is no joke to manage all three at the same time. It is very hard, focussed work to be the caregiver that you think you need to be, productive in the workplace and still have time in your life to enjoy other things and other people.

Fraud/Scams

Beware of Promises of High Return in a Low Interest Rate Market - For a number of years now Canada has been in a time of low interest rates within the financial markets. These low rates of return not only apply to savings and borrowing but also to investments. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is quite concerned about the number of incidents being reported to their enforcement branch where investors suffered substantial losses after they were convinced to move or invest in “high rate of return” products from their existing, safer low return investments.

Buying a Vehicle On-line - Why would someone you don't know, who lives in a different city, in the United States for example, want to sell you a $30,000 vehicle for $20,000? Plainly and simply, they wouldn't. It's that easy. Therefore, it must be easy to avoid getting “ripped-off” on that dream car you found down in Texas, right?

ID Theft in 2013 - Identity fraud thieves do not discriminate. They will steal information from anyone, no matter what your choice in lifestyle, financial means or overall situation. Public awareness and education is the key to preventing and reducing the number of reported incidents of Identity Fraud. While it may not be possible to guarantee the safety of everyone’s identity, following some general guidelines and being aware of current trends will help minimize your risk and exposure to these incidents.

Ransomware: To pay or not to pay - Picture yourself at your computer, innocently conducting your personal business when your screen displays a logo of your local police force and advises you that your computer has been used for an illegal purpose. At this point, your computer is locked and you no longer have access to any programs. Don’t panic, there is a simple solution, as soon as you pay your fine you will be able to access your computer again. Should you pay your fine?

Romance Fraud - A romance fraud is a confidence trick involving feigned romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining her or his affection and then using that goodwill to commit fraud. Fraudulent acts may involve gaining access to the victim’s money, bank accounts, credit cards, passports, or email accounts. It can also include getting the victims to commit financial fraud on behalf of the suspect.

General Info

HOME BASE CAN BE "HOME SAFE" © 2004 - Good orgainzation and thinking ahead can keep a home safe for seniors who might be frail and unaware of risks in the home.

How Important are your Documents? - One never knows when crisis will hit and you or someone other than yourself will need access to your important documents, but not have the time or ability to search for them. Be it an unexpected illness, hospitalization or something else - a purse can get stolen or lost, a home can get broken into....

Take the Chaos out of Crisis® - Having easy access to a list of your parents contact numbers takes the chaos out of the crisis. Suggested list of important numbers to keep handy in case of an emergency.

Health & Wellness

Dealing with Progressive and Chronic Illness - As we age there are a whole host of progressive and chronic illnesses that may impact our independence significantly. Some of these illnesses are devastating for the person and caregivers/family alike as they come to terms with the diagnosis and type of care required.

Health And Wellness - Mesothelioma Information - Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. One of the primary mesothelioma causes is asbestos exposure.

Relocation

Adjusting to your new Home - Change can be difficult for anyone under any circumstance and moving, often leaving a place tied to special memories and people, is one of the more stressful situations one has to deal with. Moving into a retirement community can present added challenges as there will be a new routine and many new people to get to know.

How to Make the Transition to Retirement Living Easier - The reality is that moving to a retirement home ranks among one of the more difficult things anyone has to raise and discuss with someone they care about.

Key Factors When Selecting a Retirement Residence - What are the most important things to look for when searching for a retirement home?

Relocation Basics & Downsizing Tips - Deciding to relocate a senior to a retirement home can be a monumental decision and can involve an tremendous drain on relationships and one's own emotional well-being.

Which Retirement Home would you choose for your parent? - Retirement Residences differ greatly across so many dimensions including environment, amenities, services & care and; every person's needs and desires are unique. What one person might think is the perfect home, another might not. It is imperative that the family/caregiver (and if physically possible, the person themselves) assess their needs, shop around and compare what is available.

Seniors Housing

Innovative Seniors' Housing Options - We know that the number of seniors is growing to previously unseen proportions and, as a result, there will be a need to develop many different kinds of housing solutions that will meet the needs of many with different budgets and care needs, while allowing people to remain active and independent for as long as possible.