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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...

7 Tips for Caring Seniors at Home

Posted Sep 30th, 2022 in Homecare

Medical and non-medical care, while provided by public and private institutions, can be provided at home as well. Family care is the most visible and most common type of care for seniors. Taking care of others, while rewarding, is a great challenge and can only be accomplished through teamwork and recognizing that one person alone cannot handle all the tasks that will arise.

September is the Healthy Aging Month

Posted Sep 14th, 2022 in Health & Wellbeing

Besides being provided by public and private institutions, medical and non-medical care can be provided at home as well. Family care, however, is the most visible and most common type of care for seniors. Taking care of others is a great challenge and can only be accomplished through team-work and recognizing that one person cannot handle all the issues.

How Yoga Benefits Seniors

Posted Aug 14th, 2022 in Health & Wellbeing

The importance of maintaining a healthy body and spirit increases as we age. The practice of yoga can help maintain both. It helps the body by preventing osteoporosis, assisting with joint movement to relieve arthritis and improving balance. It helps the spirit by giving the individual the communal experience of being part of an excellent social community. These are only some of the benefits. Keep reading to find a list we have compiled of 7 benefits from engaging in yoga!

7 bath safety tips for Seniors

Posted Jul 31st, 2022 in Falls Prevention, Health & Wellbeing

It is important for individuals, especially older adults, to realize that bathroom activities are associated with a high risk of injury. But the good news is that environmental modifications can be made to reduce those risks. You can improve your ability to stay safe in the bathroom by following these tips.

How To Help Seniors Age Well

Posted Jul 17th, 2022 in Health & Wellbeing

By following these tips, seniors will be able to cope with the challenges and changes that come with getting older to live their lives to the fullest.

Signs of Caregiver Burnout (and Tips to Prevent It)

Posted Jun 30th, 2022 in Caregiver Support

If at any time you were or are a caregiver for a family member, a loved one or if you do it professionally, we think you are a superhero. We know you face hardships, challenges and difficulties for doing a tough and demanding, but necessary, job. We admire you and we want to help! We’ve gathered these tips to help you identify burnout and what to do if you have it.

What is the Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Homecare?

Posted Aug 24th, 2021 in Caregiver Support, Homecare

It’s also important to note that care needs can evolve over time; for example, a chronic condition may progress to the point where an individual is no longer able to manage it themselves and needs more direct medical care in their home. Alternatively, someone recovering from surgery may require medical homecare for a short time for assistance with wound management but may need non-medical care for a longer period of time for support with personal care and housekeeping as they continue their ...

Renovations to Consider for Aging at Home

Posted Jun 23rd, 2021 in Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Remodeling is one option that can support the decision to age in place, along with other options such as living with other family members or engaging support from a homecare provider. The decision to age in place is ultimately an individual one based on health, budget and personal preferences. We encourage you to start having conversations with your loved ones before the need to make a decision is imminent to ensure that wherever you choose to live as you age, it meets your needs and ensures...

Self-Care For Family Caregivers When You Can’t Leave The House

Posted Apr 19th, 2021 in Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing

It’s important to seek a balance between caregiving and your own life, even when public health restrictions make it difficult or impossible to enjoy many of the activities that family caregivers often rely on for respite and self-care. Use these tips above to continue to build self-care into your routine as you navigate life as a family caregiver during the pandemic.

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How To Improve Your Post-Operative Recovery

7 Tips for Caring Seniors at Home

September is the Healthy Aging Month

How Yoga Benefits Seniors

7 bath safety tips for Seniors

How To Help Seniors Age Well

Signs of Caregiver Burnout (and Tips to Prevent It)

What is the Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Homecare?

Renovations to Consider for Aging at Home

Self-Care For Family Caregivers When You Can’t Leave The House

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