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A broken chair in a broken system can leave you in a dangerous spot

I have a quick update regarding last week’s article. Last week, I wrote about a friend being stranded at the hospital because Para Transpo initially refused to pick her up, and Westway Taxi never showed up. A person from OC Transpo reached out to them to apologize and mentioned that the

It’s ok to help us but please don’t baby us.

As I type this, it’s another beautiful day here in Ottawa. It finally feels like Spring or Summer if any of you were outside last week. I managed to enjoy the sun a few times last week after training two more caregivers. My favourite time of year is Spring and

Why would a caregiver suddenly quit and how should you handle it

The news of a caregiver quitting is typically not the best news to hear. An example of when it may be good to hear is if they’re not good at their job, or there’s a clash of personalities between you and them. Of course, there are several more reasons why

The relationship between a caregiver and the person receiving care

ABOVE: A young boy takes a walk with his caregivers. (PHOTO:iSTOCK) “If you have a good working relationship, the better chances you have of them (caregivers) sticking around and positively impacting your life.” The relationship between a caregiver and the person receiving care can often seem confusing to those not involved. Throughout

Winds of change: personal attendant care and shortages

This week’s column may seem a little different to some. Things are a little stressful around here. Thankfully,  it has nothing to do with my health, at least not my physical health. A few weeks ago, I briefly mentioned the ongoing possibility of having to go to the hospital or

Perceptions & misconceptions part two: Love shouldn’t disable us

Dating, in general, can be difficult. It can be incredibly challenging if you’re a person with a disability. This week, in part two of my two-part series about perceptions and misconceptions regarding people with disabilities (PWD), we’re going to talk about dating, relationships, and some of the misconceptions people have
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