Caring for Loved Ones: Tips & Stories

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: When “Continuing Care” Leaves People Behind For decades, the phrase continuing care has been used across Nova Scotia to describe a network of publicly funded supports for older adults and individuals living with disabilities. But if you ask many families who rely on those programs, the word continuing can feel misleading. Care often stops and starts — changing with budgets, waitlists, or eligibility criteria. For persons living with disa

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: The Quiet Fear After Discharge The day a loved one comes home from the hospital should bring relief. The tests are done, the IVs are removed, and the medical alarms fade. But for many families, it’s the moment when fear begins to whisper: What if something goes wrong at home? Across Nova Scotia, thousands of families face this same uncertainty every year. Whether it’s a parent recovering from surgery, an older adult regaining strength afte

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: When "Continuing Care" Isn’t Enough October is Continuing Care Month in Nova Scotia — a time meant to celebrate the individuals and organizations providing ongoing support to older adults and those living with disabilities. But for many families, the term continuing care triggers something more complicated than celebration. It often brings to mind long waitlists, overworked staff, and systems that feel more like mazes than safety nets. A

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Why Education Matters More Than Ever Families across Nova Scotia are carrying a heavy burden. Women aged 55–65...