The holidays are a time for family, but for many adult children, visiting an aging parent can bring unexpected concerns. Maybe Mom seems more frail than last year, or Dad’s home feels less organized. These changes can signal that your parent needs extra support.

In this article, we’ll share practical tips to recognize warning signs, start caring conversations without conflict, and explore solutions that respect their independence. Whether you live nearby or far away, here’s how to make the holidays meaningful while ensuring your loved one’s safety and dignity.

When we think of home care, we often picture caregivers assisting with meals, housekeeping, and daily routines. But true independence at home also relies on assistive technology—tools that make living safer and more manageable for older adults and people with disabilities.

Assistive technology doesn’t replace care—it enhances it, bridging the gap between visits and ensuring help is always within reach. These supports help maintain independence and improve quality of life.

Part two of our Sandwich Generation series dives deep into the emotional realities of caring for kids and aging parents at the same time. From role reversals and anticipatory grief to the guilt-anger cycle and comparison traps, we unpack the feelings that often go unspoken. More importantly, we share practical strategies—at home, at work, and in your community—to help you manage the squeeze without losing yourself in the process.

Feeling pulled in every direction? You're not alone. More Canadians than ever are juggling care for aging parents while raising children—a growing group known as the sandwich generation. This article unpacks why this squeeze feels so overwhelming right now and what’s driving it across generations.

Manitoba’s Self and Family Managed Care (SFMC) program gives you three clear paths to arrange in-home care: hire staff directly, hire an agency, or hire a self-employed worker. This article explains each option, highlights responsibilities and shows how Care Possible can simplify finding trusted independent care providers.

Your parents are getting older, and while you want to support them, you can’t keep being their only source of care. In Manitoba, publicly-funded home care is available through regional health authorities, but many aging parents resist having strangers in their home. This article explores why seniors often say no to home care, how self and family managed care gives families more choice, and how Care Possible can simplify hiring trusted care providers, scheduling, and record-keeping—all while giving your parents greater control over their support.