Have you ever thought to yourself perhaps I should get rid of a few things around the home? Or have you moved and had to downsize your belongings to accommodate another space? Rita Monteiro is no stranger to downsizing and moving. On this episode of Artful Aging with Amy Rita and I discuss what the benefits of downsizing are and the best strategies.

#downsizing #wheretostreamdownsizing #declutteringandorganizing

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Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians with 30% experiencing one or mall falls each year. Many people think that falls are a regular part of aging, however, they are not, and most can be prevented. Join me this week as I share my top 5 things you can do to help reduce falls and keep your loved ones from really hurting themselves. #fallrisk #falls #amyfriesen

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Sue Pitchforth and I are going to break down a few of the barriers when it comes to designing your space and making it a right fit for you . #decoratingmyroom #decoratingmyroomdiy #amyfriesen

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Unpaid caregiving, also known as family caregiving is present in many families across the world. Caregivers are one of the hardest demographics to measure as many either don't see themselves as caregivers or frankly, who is really asking them?

I am speaking with Brenda Verch, a Registered Psychotherapist and also a Senior Living Advisor with my team at Tea and Toast. Brenda helps her clients discover what is in their way and teaches them techniques to make positive changes in their lives.

#caregiverburnout #amyfriesen #caregiver

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Have you ever found yourself in a healthcare crisis with your senior loved one, and unable to get the answers you need in order to make the many decisions that have now presented themselves? My guest Margot and I speak about my recent experience in the health care system as well as ways to find the help you need.

#amyfriesen #inclusivedesign #patientnavigator

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Death doulas have been starting to gain popularity in recent years. For those of you who have not heard of a death doula, join us on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy, Where I speak with Debbie Abfalter about Home Care and Death

#deathdoula #homecare

What are the top caregiving mistakes families make?

These will look a little different for each family, but in my experience, these 5 things are what cause the most conflict and pushback in families.

#caregiving #amyfriesen #mistakes

Show 5 - Legal Documents

Artful Aging with Amy Show 5 Incapacity Planning

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Gardening has always been of interest to people of all backgrounds, but during covid, more and more people turned to gardening as therapy and a way to escape the constant negativity that came with covid. Horticultural therapy uses plants, gardening activities, and the natural landscape to boost physical and mental health. My guest on this episode of Artful Aging is Alexis Ashworth, former CEO of Habitat for Humanity turned entrepreneur and now Founder of Root in Nature. Tune in to learn more.

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#gardenanswer #gardeningideasforhome #horticulturetherapy #amyfriesen

Do you know what the difference is between a senior living community, an assisted living facility and nursing home care is? Find out here! The senior living search is a huge job for most families when they are doing it on their own. From research to touring and everything in between, many families still feel as though they are unsure that they chose the correct home for their loved one.

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#seniorlivingcommunities #assistedlivingfacilities #nursinghomecare #amyfriesen

That thyme of the year has come again, and we are learning how to container garden with The Fine Gardner, Lana Doss on this episode of Artful Aging with Amy. I hope you can herb your enthusiasm as Lana gives us her top tips for container gardening! Even if you're lacking a green thumb like I am, there is plenty we can still keep alive! Come join the fun! #mentalhealth #sandwichgeneration #podcast #gardening #garden

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