Jennifer A. Jilks B.A.(ECE), B.Ed, M. Ed.
B. A., B. Ed., M. Ed. Special Education Specialist retired elementary teacher, writer Jennifer A. Jilks	My Blogspots Published articles Resume	E-mail me for more information The Book Stop (Ottawa locations) Gravenhurst Book Store

My book is available: Living and Dying with Dignity: A daughter's journey. - providing palliative care at home for my late mother: Joan Jilks, and in LTC for my late father: Ray Jilks. My father succumbed to a brain tumour after exibiting signs of dementia for 9 months. Having dealt with depression, as a result of my caregiving duties, I decided to share my story with others. Adult daughter bear the brunt of this responsibility, suffer emotionally, physicially and financially from providing care for both family and friends. The book contains valuable information about caregiving while working full-time, and includes acronyms and a glossary related to aging, LTC and dying. Selections of it are posted on my BLOG: Living and Dying With Dignity. I am available to speak on death and dying, bereavement, grief, & mourning, as well as advocating for loved ones in the Ontario Health Care system. Visit Ontario Seniors for more health care information for those over age 50. As a Hospice Volunteer I have enjoyed working with others. See my other blogs: Muskoka Reflections and Musings blog, and Thank Your Teachers. My research has resulted in a number of publications: I have written about health, education, internet safety, curriculum and technology. I am available for workshops, conferences and lectures in the areas of senior health care, advocacy by family members, and advocating for yourself in the Ontario Health Care System. Formerly employed by CHAP.ca as a Peer Health Educator,and Blood Pressure clinic co-ordinator, I have continued to researchand write about health care in Ontario. Digital photography gives me great pleasure. I have created a number of video about my new region of Muskoka. A celebration of the flora and fauna of Central Ontario. I have learned much about teaching by being a parent. My adult children are 24, 26 and 30 years old. Our grandbaby was born in December, 2007. My daughter, Caitlin, is a hydrogeologist with Golder! My eldest son, Jesse Martyn, is an actor. My youngest son is graduated and employed with the government.