Although new cases of COVID-19 have tapered off considerably since the spring, taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus is still extremely important. And since elderly Canadians are at the highest risk for severe cases, it is important that we are taking measures to protect our senior loved ones. With schools only recently …
When family members first start to consider home care for their senior loved ones, they can quickly become overwhelmed with all the available information on home care and home care services. At times, it becomes challenging to separate the truth from bias or misinformation. In this article, we will discuss 5 common misconceptions about home …
Poor circulation in the feet is not uncommon in older adults. As we age, our circulatory systems can become less efficient and we can also become more likely to develop other conditions that contribute to poor circulation. While this is usually nothing to worry about, it can be quite annoying and sometimes even interfere with …
As we age, our metabolisms slow and we become at a greater risk for chronic conditions. The good news is that through lifestyle choices such as diet and nutrition, we can ward off many of these effects well into later life. We put together some tips to help you and your elderly loved one maintain …
When surgery is recommended for yourself or a loved one, you will naturally have a lot of questions. It is a good idea to learn all you can, including what you can do to help yourself recover afterward. In this blog, we offer five tips to help you or a loved one recover from surgery. …
Usually, when people think about home care, they think of it as an alternative to nursing homes for the elderly. And although caring for the elderly is often a big part of a caregiver’s job, there are many other candidates for home care that you may not have considered. In this article, we will discuss …
Home Care Clients (That Aren’t Necessarily Elderly) Read More »
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog about women’s health concerns and prevention, and this week, it is the men’s turn. On average men die five years sooner than women, and the reasons are more complex than you might think. One of the major reasons is that men are frequently less open about their …
Preventative Health Tips for Senior Men (Or men at any age!) Read More »
If your parents have always been the solid foundation of the family, it can be hard to see them becoming frail. It usually doesn’t happen all at once and at first, you might not even notice. It might be small things such as expired milk in the fridge. You may notice that your mother isn’t …
Dealing with the Emotional Stress of Caring for an Elderly Parent Read More »
A lot of the research into women’s health focusses on younger women in their reproductive years or even on women entering menopause. But women in their senior years have their own unique set of potential medical concerns and it is important to know what these are in order to take preventative measures to live a …
