Downsizing + Moving Specialists | NASMM A+ Accredited | Professional Consultants on Aging |
Karen Shinn and Gail Shields
THE INSIDE SCOOP - - - - - MAY 2015
Overwhelmed?
Canadian caregiver facts
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Caregiver Show
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NASMM A+ Accreditation:

 

Downsizing Diva is honored to receive the coveted NASMM A+ Accreditation, the highest level of professional achievement awarded to a Senior Move Management company for best practices, client services and business management.

 

Downsizing Diva is the only Canadian company to attain the NASMM A+ designation and we are very proud of this achievement.

GO!
The Essential Guide to
Organizing & Moving."
Go! 
Downsizing Diva wrote the book on moving and called it GO! 
 
This unique handbook will help you cope with the overwhelming challenges of moving!

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Boomers & Seniors who are downsizing and moving!

Karen Shinn and 

Gail Shields

 

Call us: (416) 757-0319 

 

Proud Members of:

 

*   NASMM - National                Association of Senior Move Managers - Circle of Service

NASMM A+ Accredited

 

*   CPCA - Certified Professional Consultants on Aging

 

*   POC - Professional Organizers in Canada - Gold Leaf Member

 

*   CAWEE - Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs  

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Are you an OVERWHELMED Caregiver? 

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This year, we are thrilled to partner with Metroland Media again to host Toronto's Second Annual Caregiver Show, a one-day event for family caregivers.

THE CAREGIVER SHOW

Saturday, May 30, 2015

10:00 am to 5:00 pm ADMISSION IS FREE!


Join us for the show and...

  • LEARN from the experts! 
    • Teepa Snow, a Dementia Care Educator with a unique presentation style that will leave you laughing AND learning! 
    • Rose Reisman an Authority on the art of living and eating well, will give you food for thought!
  •  DISCOVER various community resources to help and support you on your caregiving journey
  • CONNECT with other family caregivers and professionals
  • REJUVENATE  and relax with a bit of much-needed pampering.

CANADIAN CAREGIVER FACTS: 

  • Most caregivers provide care to parents
  • Age-related needs and cancer are the most common conditions requiring help from caregivers
  • One in ten caregivers spend 30 or more hours of care a week
  • Most caregivers provide care for a year or more
  • Women more likely than men to provide care
  • Caregivers most often between the ages of 45 and 64

Source: 2012 StatsCan Survey - "Caregiving and Care receiving".

Saint Elizabeth is the Title Sponsor of The Caregiver Show again this year. There is a wealth of information available on their website that can help, like:

 

8 Tips for New Family Caregivers:

 

It's hard to know where to start when you are caring for someone and caregiving is not a role you have training for!

 

Currently 8 million Canadians are providing care to a family member or friend. Maybe someone you love is showing signs of needing more care and support. Or, someone is going through a sudden change in health or has been injured.

 

Here is some advice from others who have been there and done that:

 

1. Learn about home and community care supports early on.

2. Have important conversations and respect their wishes.

3. Consider the financial implications of caregiving.

4. Get organized. Create a binder with up-to-date phone numbers, test results, calendars, medical information and medications.

5. Create a team. You can't do this alone!

6. Understand the health condition. The more you learn about the diagnosis, condition, research and treatment options, the better prepared you will be to provide care and avoid crisis.

7. Take care of yourself. Make time to care for your own needs too, which will help to ensure you are there for the long term care of your loved one.

8. Buckle up. Caregiving is a journey that will have ups and downs. Take things one step at a time and try not to predict how everything will unfold. Even when you feel alone, you will find love and support in places you couldn't have imagined.

If you are a FAMILY CAREGIVER, we'll see you at...

 

 


 

Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 10 am - 5 pm

Keynote Speaker - Teepa Snow, Dementia Educator

Discover the community resources that are available

to help and support you on your caregiving journey.

 

FREE ADMISSION! 

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