Blended Families Following Divorce
The challenge of my children, your children and our children When people get divorced and decide to remarry, the nuclear family is often transformed into a blended family that typically involves parents, children, stepparents, and stepchildren. The initial years of a stepfamily relationship is often difficult for everybody involved and experiencing stress is normal. Keep […]
Caring for Elderly Parents
Recognising and understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia when caring for elderly parents Whether your parents are residing on their own or with you, you might be facing challenges and changes that are unknown to you. Although Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of ageing, most people with the disease are 65 years and older. […]
Grieving and Loss in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic
We find ourselves in a time where many families are devastated by the loss of loved ones. In addition to having our day-to-day lives turned upside down due to the virus, losing someone during the time of a pandemic can pose unique and difficult challenges. Due to the pandemic, we experience less control — not […]