Supporting a Loved One with Dementia: A Compassionate Guide for Family Caregivers

Brain Health, Caregivers, Dementia Care, Home Care, Resources, Seniors, Uncategorized / By Vitali

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging journey for family caregivers. However, with understanding, empathy, and the right approach, it’s possible to create meaningful moments with your loved one while preserving their dignity. In this compassionate guide, we will share essential tips for caregivers, along with insights from our experienced home …

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Discovering Your Ideal Home to Age in Place: Essential Tips for Finding Accessible, Low-Maintenance Living Spaces

Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Seniors / By Vitali

As we age, managing everyday tasks around the house can become a challenge. Your home might not be as convenient to get around anymore. For example, there might be a lot of stairs that have become a chore to climb. There might be too much yard work, or the house might be too large to …

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6 Essential Foot Care Tips for Seniors

Foot Care, Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Resources, Seniors / By Vitali

Our feet help us get to where we want to go, so taking care of them and getting proper foot care – especially as we age – is important to our overall health. There are also some health conditions we must be mindful of that can affect the health of our feet. The following are …

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The Role of Optimism in Healthy Aging

Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Seasonal, Seniors / By Vitali

Feeling down every once in a while is normal, but sometimes that feeling can last longer and start to affect daily life. Age can definitely be an important factor in daily mood as often with age come complications, medical issues and some loss of independence. Since mood is such an important aspect of our health, …

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Make a Family Fun Day

Brain Health, Caregivers, COVID-19, Dementia Care, Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Seniors / By Vitali

Making a special Family Fun Day is a great way to spend time with those you love – including parents and grandparents. Sometimes the seniors in our family want to be involved in our activities and family trips, but they may no longer be able to do everything that we enjoy. If you are looking …

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4 Questions to Ask a Potential Caregiver

Caregivers, Home Care, Seniors / By Vitali

Most seniors and their families would prefer to stay in their own homes rather than be forced to move into a long-term care facility. To help your loved ones remain in their homes for as long as possible in-home care can be the ideal choice. However, finding the right agency and the right caregiver can …

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Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone

Home Care, Caregivers, Health, Lifestyle, Resources / By Vitali

Living alone comes with a certain amount of risk regardless of your age. But for seniors, there are certain risks, such as falls and fall-related hospitalizations, that may cause loved ones to be especially worried. Staying independent for as long as possible is an important part of one’s physical, mental, and emotional health. And your …

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Ideas for Keeping Mind Active and Brain Healthy

Brain Health, Dementia Care, Health, Home Care, Lifestyle / By Vitali

As people age, they may notice that some of their cognitive functions start to fade. While it is something that is often associated with ageing and accepted to be a natural part of life – there are a number of strategies to keep your mind active and brain healthy. There is increasing evidence that the …

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Tips for Organizing Medications and Healthcare Essentials

Caregivers, Dementia Care, Health, Lifestyle, Parkinson's, Post-Operative Care / By Vitali

If you have a medicine cabinet full of clutter or if you take multiple prescriptions, then sorting through your medications and healthcare essentials each day can be a real hassle. The last thing you want is to struggle to try and find your over-the-counter painkillers when you have a migraine – or worse, misplace an …

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Why is my loved one resisting home care: 3 Tips

Caregivers, Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Resources / By VERA Home Care

If you started to notice that your elderly loved one has started to struggle with everyday tasks around their home, then home care is a topic you may have brought up with them. While some older adults may welcome the idea of having a little extra help with their daily tasks, others may resist the …

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