Many caregivers come and go, but the dedicated ones linger for the duration. Most caregivers are family members, friends, next door neighbors, spouses, nurses, medical personnel, and passing strangers. They care without compensation; no pay, no fringe benefits, no retirement plan, no vacation, or no sick leave rewards. Just imagine, if you would, what a […]
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It is everyday news. Disasters are reported in different parts of the world more frequently than desired. Unpredictable catastrophic events occupy a great part of the daily world news with unprecedented frequency. Predictable or not, disasters affect and change human lives in unimaginable ways, regardless of cultural, ethnic or religious beliefs. The impact of a
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These are unprecedented times. COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has us all rethinking even the basics of how we socialise, work, shop, attend classes and relate with family and friends. For anyone with, or caring for someone with a disability, these activities becomes even more challenging. At Abilifly Support Services, we are working through these
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“Care Giving” has become a more familiar term for many Adults over the age of 50. Because our parents are living longer, many Adults are now faced with caring for their Dads, Moms, and Spouses. I saw this first hand when my mother took on the responsibility of caring for my ailing father. His health
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