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What to do when you can no longer care for your ageing parents

Posted Mar 13th, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Caring for aging parents can be a challenging and emotional experience. As your parents age, they may require more support and care than they previously did. It's common to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and uncertain about how to best care for your aging parents. In some cases, you may reach a point where you can no longer provide the level of care your parents need. This can be a difficult decision, but there are steps you can take to ensure that your parents continue to receive the care they...

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Government Assistance for Homecare in Ontario

Posted Mar 3rd, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Government Assistance Available for Homecare in Ontario Home care services are essential for many seniors and individuals with disabilities in Ontario, Canada. The government of Ontario recognizes the importance of home care services and provides various assistance programs to help eligible individuals access these services. In this article, we will explore the different government assistance programs available for home care in Ontario. Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) The Ontario...

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An Expert's Tips on Dementia Care

Posted Feb 23rd, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare, Nutrition

An expert’s tips on dementia care Dementia is a progressive disease that affects a person's ability to think, reason, and remember. It can have a significant impact on their ability to carry out daily activities and interact with others. Dementia is a growing problem worldwide, with an estimated 50 million people currently living with the disease. In Canada, it is estimated that over 500,000 people are living with dementia. While there is no cure for dementia, there are strategies that ca...

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How to Care for Your Parent with Dementia: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted Feb 23rd, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Dementia is a devastating disease that affects millions of families around the world. It's a progressive disorder that causes a decline in cognitive abilities, memory loss, and difficulty communicating. As a caregiver for a parent with dementia, it's important to be well-informed about the disease and to have the skills and resources needed to provide quality care. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to care for your parent with dementia, including information on si...

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Caring For a Caregiver

Caring For a Caregiver

Posted Feb 22nd, 2023

“Caregivers go through more than they will tell you. They give up a lot and rarely have a social life. They can get sick and emotionally worn out. It's a lot for one person.”

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Aging Alone and How to Avoid Loneliness

Aging Alone and How to Avoid Loneliness

Posted Jan 31st, 2023

Being alone doesn’t necessarily mean that your life will be lonely. However, loneliness creeps up on all of us from time to time. Sometimes aging alone is planned and sometimes it happens unexpectedly. We have come up with a short list of ways to try and keep the loneliness away. 

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Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia

Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia

Posted Jan 16th, 2023

All types of dementia are not preventable, there are several factors leading to early onset dementia can be addressed. You can watch for and even change these 5 high risk factors by changing certain habits in your day-to- day life.

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Pneumonia in Seniors and Ways to Prevent it

Pneumonia in Seniors and Ways to Prevent it

Posted Dec 26th, 2022

The elderly are easily susceptible to colds and flus, which can quickly become pneumonia. Pneumonia can be long-lasting in elderly patients, hard to get through, and possibly deadly.

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5 Tips to Celebrate the Holidays in a Nursing Home

5 Tips to Celebrate the Holidays in a Nursing Home

Posted Dec 20th, 2022 in Caregiver Support

The holidays are often spent traveling to and from family members and friends' homes to indulge in the holiday spirit. When a loved one is living in a nursing home the holidays can look a little bit different. However they don’t need to change entirely. With the correct approach you can bring a ton of holiday cheer to your loved one.

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How To Improve Your Post-Operative Recovery

How To Improve Your Post-Operative Recovery

Posted Nov 29th, 2022 in Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Your surgeon may advise you on how to heal faster, return to work faster, and perhaps even get back to the gym faster if surgery is on your horizon. It may seem like you need to recover as quickly as possible, but keep in mind that quality also matters. An excellent place to begin your recovery journey is with your discharge instructions. Read them carefully, make sure you understand every word, and call your healthcare provider if you have any questions. In the meantime, 10 post-surgery t...

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