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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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COVID-19 Physical Distancing On Elevators

COVID-19 Physical Distancing On Elevators

Posted Apr 22nd, 2020 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

Update: COVID-19 Physical Distancing On Elevators

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5 common myths about arthritis

5 common myths about arthritis

Posted Jul 10th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

There are many common misunderstanding and myths about arthritis. Check out the real truth about arthritis and its myths

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Know How to Identify Pneumonia in the Earliest Stages

Know How to Identify Pneumonia in the Earliest Stages

Posted Jun 25th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness

The vaccine for pneumonia is effective, but it's not the only measure your parents should use. One of them is to recognize the signs of pneumonia in the earliest stages.

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What Are the Complications of Arrhythmia?

What Are the Complications of Arrhythmia?

Posted May 1st, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

Arrhythmia happens when there is a problem with the electrical signals that control how the heart beats. It can cause the heart to beat too quickly, too slowly, or beat in an irregular fashion.

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5 Symptoms of Melanoma in Elderly Adults

5 Symptoms of Melanoma in Elderly Adults

Posted Mar 7th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness

Family caregivers and elderly care providers need to assist the aging adult in doing mole checks several times per year to identify any suspicious-looking moles that might indicate the presence of melanoma. 

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Four Lung Problems that Can Cause Chest Pain

Four Lung Problems that Can Cause Chest Pain

Posted Feb 13th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

If your elderly family member is experiencing chest pain that you know isn’t due to heart issues, her lungs could be the source of the trouble. Here are some causes.

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Is Your Senior at Risk for a Heart Attack?

Is Your Senior at Risk for a Heart Attack?

Posted Feb 8th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

As a family caregiver, it is extremely important to recognize individual risks your senior faces so you can help them to improve their health and reduce the chances of suffering a first heart attack or a subsequent attack. 

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