aging well

Enlisting a personal support worker is one of the most effective ways to make aging in place feasible.

Canada’s population is rapidly aging . The Globe and Mail’s Aging Well series explores the country’s longevity economy, how people are living healthier and happier lives as they age and how to support older adults.

A few years ago, Judith Cain and her husband were travelling through the U.S. in their camper when the call they had been dreading came. Her mother’s personal support worker had gone on medical leave – and the company didn’t have anyone available to fill in.

Cain’s mother, who was 89 at the time, lived alone in Sackville, N.B., and relied on daily help. Leaving her without that support was not an option, so Cain enlisted friends to check in on her until s

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