By Meg Stickl One of my clients lives in an apartment building. Every morning, she walks down her hallway, takes a flight of stairs, then continues down another corridor before heading back to her apartment. What started as something small has now become part of her daily routine. Recently, she told me something that made me...
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Meet people where they are, with support that fits their lives Caring, for Adepeju Araoye, comes from the heart. As owner/director of Assisting Hands Home Care Ottawa, her business is to provide personalized support for seniors and individuals with disabilities. But really? It’s more of a calling. “My journey into caregiving...
CARP working group is advocating for positive change The time had come. My mother, who had lived alone in our family home for over 50 years, was no longer able to do so safely. Her care needs had increased, and recent falls made it clear that something had to change. It was time to consider long-term care. My mother raised two...
Here’s a tasty way to start the day. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 40 minutes Serves 12 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) granulated sugar 4 Ontario eggs 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) vanilla 2-3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL)...
Make these in large individual microwave-safe coffee mugs. The spice combination is delicious, but you can also use just cinnamon. The recipe can easily be doubled but cooking one or two mugs at a time works best. Add a scoop of ice cream and it’s dessert. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca...
Gently poaching eggs in a rich tomato sauce makes a great brunch or dinner, inspired by North African and Middle Eastern cuisines. Serve with warmed pita or other flatbread. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 to 41 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 tbsp (15 mL)...
Save the prep time needed for stuffing wontons individually and serve this soup with wonton crisps on the side. Aromatic “five-spice powder” is a pleasing combination of ground star anise, fennel seeds, peppercorns, whole cloves and cinnamon stick, found in most supermarkets or Asian specialty stores. Recipe (and photo) from...
Loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy Cheddar, and topped with tangy pickles and crisp lettuce, this dip delivers all the flavours of a classic burger in a shareable dish. Serve with sesame seed buns for a fun treat [or meal]. Recipe (and photo) from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking...
By Kristine McGinn Mother’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated occasions worldwide. It is not reserved to honour only our biological mothers, but rather to honour anyone who has cared for, nurtured and shaped our lives like a mom. Behind the flowers and greeting cards is a rich history and a growing conversation about how...
By Janet Gray For many Canadians over 55, the family home is more than shelter. It represents decades of work, family milestones and careful mortgage payments. It’s also likely your largest financial asset. Maybe you bought in the 1980s or 1990s, when prices in places like Toronto or Vancouver felt steep at the time. Today...
