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Life spins by at an accelerated pace. The older we get, it seems time moves faster. Ask anyone in their 40s or 50s if the last decade moved slowly or if it disappeared in the blink of an eye. Those involved in elder care recognize the importance of making a plan for the future. If you care for a parent or loved one, you realize planning ahead is the difference between always being in “crisis mode” or knowing exactly what comes next and how to deal with it. By the same token, you recognize that YOU need to make your own plans for the future. Whether you are an elder caregiver or not, here are 3 major reasons to plan for your future now. We Are Living Longer Most recognize this change in our culture but what are we actually doing about it? It is not unusual for today’s senior…

Another year has gone by – another year of caregiving. Maybe it is your first experience with this challenging job, and yes, it is a job. Just like parenting is a full-time job, whatever type of work you do is a full-time job, and now add caregiving to the mix. If this is your very first year providing senior care in Toronto or just another one of many, make some promises to yourself as the New Year begins. It’s the perfect time to take a step back and review your priorities, decide what you might do better, and how to cope with the endless challenges. Some folks may call them resolutions, but no matter what you call them, consider some of these ideas. Don’t Take Anything Personally Providing senior care in Toronto can be a non-stop whirlwind of activity. As you add more and more caregiving to your daily life,…

As our parents get older most likely they are not eating the same foods they once enjoyed. Tastes change, certain foods become difficult to digest, or chew. Dad may still crave a juicy cheeseburger, but it’s impossible for him to properly digest it. In some cases seniors lose their ability to enjoy food because their sense of taste or smell is diminished. So they enjoy it less and therefore eat less. In this case they may not be getting the nutrients needed for their health. Maybe you are now their cook and prepare all their meals. The dilemma becomes what to buy and how to find foods and prepare meals they will enjoy. Senior care in Toronto calls for making some changes to their daily diet. Here are some tips to create a senior-friendly grocery list. Look For Colorful Fruits And Veggies Certain fruits and veggies are chock full of…

Watching the deterioration of a loved one with Alzheimer’s and trying to communicate with them can be heartbreaking. That once vibrant individual doesn’t seem to be the same person. The first and most important tip to know when speaking to your loved one is – they are still there inside. It doesn’t matter where they fall on the Alzheimer spectrum, communication is possible, and they are yearning for it. If you are struggling with Alzheimer’s home care in Toronto, let us give you some valuable tips for speaking to a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Have Patience This is one of the toughest communication skills to develop as you care for your loved one. Don’t try to finish their sentences. Wait for them to remember or find the right words. At the same time, don’t interrupt. Give them the time to complete their thought or request. Never Argue This is another…

‘No man is an island’ holds true for everyone, young and old, but especially for our senior population. We all need consistent social interaction to enhance our life experiences. Seniors need social interaction for healthy physical aging. This is especially true for Alzheimer patients in Toronto. Let’s take a look at 3 benefits social interaction provides seniors. Improves A Senior’s Purpose And Feeling Of Belonging Having friends, making new friends, and companionship in general all contribute to a sense of community. This sense of belonging keeps seniors feeling that they are part of the world around them. Seniors should strive to maintain friendships as long as possible, and those involved in Alzheimer’s care in Toronto should facilitate this social interaction. Even if a senior is confined to a limited setting, it’s important to find ways to give them an opportunity to interact and help others. Listening to another senior, reading…