Finding the perfect holiday gift for your senior loved ones can be difficult: many times, they already have the things they really need or are able to buy what they want for themselves. With Christmas around the corner and Black Friday sales already starting, you may be thinking about starting your holiday shopping and looking …
When your loved one needs home care services, you will probably have a lot of questions about what you can expect from home care and about the care process itself. Here are some commonly asked questions by our clients and family caregivers.
Our mobility may deteriorate due to a progressing disease, surgery, an accident or with age. As we get older, our mobility often starts to decline bit by bit. At first, it just might feel like the joints are getting stiffer when standing up, and aches and pains get a little more common. Eventually, the symptoms …
As much as we have been enjoying the beautiful, warm weather, we know that winter is coming and with it – cold temperatures. Preparing for winter means ensuring that the items around the yard, the house or an apartment are ready for the winter season. While the preparations may have become routine, it is …
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It is possible for diabetes to result in nerve damage that affects the feet by causing them to lose feeling and by reducing circulation to them. Because of this, many seniors with diabetes can’t feel it when a foreign object in a shoe irritates their feet. Unfortunately, diabetes also makes it harder to heal …
According to Health Canada, an estimated 7.63 million Canadians are living with chronic pain. Conditions such as arthritis, muscle aches, or injury can dramatically affect one’s mental and physical health. If you have a senior loved one in your life who is living with this often invisible condition, you may be noticing how it is …
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If you have an elderly parent or loved one who is starting to require a little extra help with their day-to-day routine, then having a home care plan can help relieve stress for both your loved one and the entire family. A care plan can either be for a short-term need, for example, while your …
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The love of reading is something that will often last a lifetime. Unfortunately, as we age, our vision starts to decline, and no matter how much someone loves reading, it can become challenging. Thankfully, there is a great solution for your senior loved ones to continue to enjoy books. That solution is audiobooks! Audiobooks have …
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If someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Fast response time is critical as it has a direct impact on the amount of damage to the brain, the outcomes of the treatment and the subsequent recovery. Therefore, it is important to be familiar with the signs of a stroke so that you can recognize …
Now that the winter is behind us and the summer is here, getting outside is one of the most refreshing things anyone can do. Enjoying nature helps relieve stress and gives us a sense of calm and inner peace not found indoors. Unfortunately, it may be challenging for some of us to get outside, whether …
