Your parent or loved one has reached a point in their life when they can no longer care for themselves. This might mean physically, mentally or both. So what is the next step? Should you let them remain in...
Home health care agencies are designed to provide high-quality, professional healthcare from the comfort of a patient’s home. The kinds of services that you will find are going to vary from agency to agency, but the main feature of...
It is natural that most seniors want to remain living in their own homes when the time comes for you to make decisions about their care needs. They want to remain in the location that they know and love...
Diet is a cornerstone of long-term health and vitality. It provides the nutrients needed to support the body’s many physiological processes, including tissue repair, cognitive function, and immunity, among many others. For elderly parents, maintaining a healthy diet can...
Watching someone suffer the after-effects of a stroke is devastating. The changes that the brain undergoes can leave them with personality changes – you may no longer recognize your parent, and this can be troubling on its own. Further,...
Just as it is important for seniors to engage in regular physical activity in order to keep their bones and muscles (and their brains!) strong, so too should they engage in stimulating activities such as brain exercises to maintain...
For the first time ever, there are now more Canadian seniors over the age of 65 than under 15. Overall, the effects of Canada’s aging population put a lot of strain on the healthcare system, as well as the...
Falls are the leading cause of injuries that Canadian seniors experience, causing 85 per cent of their hospitalizations. More seriously, falls are responsible for causing 95 per cent of hip fractures, with 20 per cent of these incidents being...
A daily routine is important for all people, but it is particularly important for seniors who receive home care services. A daily routine means performing daily activities such as eating and sleeping at the same time every day. Here...
There’s one thing to remember when considering what type of care to provide to a loved one: You have options. There are many care solutions that are available to meet a wide range of needs. Long-term care facilities and...
Recovering from hospitalization can be a long process. Individuals require a high level of care and comfort to achieve a full recovery and return to their daily living. Family members enhance the recovery process by creating the right home...
Many adult children with aging parents will inevitably find themselves in the position of deciding whether it might be time to look into homecare options. However, this decision is not always a black and white situation and you may...