Recent headlines have reignited a deeply personal question:   When is it time to seek support at home?  The sad news surrounding the final days of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has sparked an important conversation—not just about aging, but...

Right now, we all see it—our healthcare system is in crisis. And it’s getting worse.  If you go to an emergency room, you’re almost certain to wait hours. In some cases, days.  More than 1 in 6 Canadians have no access to a primary care doctor. Even those...

The Canadian healthcare system is at a crossroads. The passage of Bill C-72 could unlock the future of Canadian healthcare

Today, we wake to an unprovoked declaration of war—not one fought with bombs and missiles, but an economic war waged against Canada by Trump. This brutal trade war is based on a justification so flimsy it crumbles under even the barest scrutiny.  Let’s be clear: this...

Diagnosing the Crisis: A New Prescription for Canada’s Healthcare System  Healthcare in Canada is at a breaking point. An aging population, political instability, and systemic inefficiencies are pushing the system toward collapse. Despite spending more per capita...

Through this work, I’ve learned so much about patience. It is the key to successful caregiving, but it is also something I have been able to incorporate into my personal life, and my academic life. It may sound cheesy—but I genuinely derive joy from spending time with...

Reducing the Risk of Falls: What Can We Do?  In Canada, older adults living in the community face a wide range of factors that increase their chance of falling. A previous history of falls, living with a chronic condition or illness, sensory or mobility...

I have worked at SAHN for two years. I know most people can’t truthfully say this, but I absolutely can: I love my job 100%. Management always has my back; they prioritize my safety and can always be counted on to provide support and constructive feedback when needed....

It’s difficult, sometimes, to know when the moment has come to ask for outside help.  For many this future planning is accompanied by the difficult realization that a loved one is struggling with activities of day-to-day life. The challenges that accompany...

As we welcome 2025, I find myself reflecting on the profound challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the healthcare sector. At Stay at Home Nursing and CHAH Technology, we believe the next decade represents a critical period—one that will shape the future of...