Reasons Why Respite Care is Crucial for Family Caregivers
Respite care is when family members hire a professional home care provider to help with daily tasks for home care and self-care.
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Could a Cat be the Purrfect Companion for Your Parent?
Loneliness and isolation are commonly experienced by many older adults. Have you ever thought about getting your parent a cat as a companion? Keep reading to learn why this could be an option worth exploring.
6 Ways Homecare Can Help You Recover From Surgery
Homecare services can be of great help to individuals during the post-surgery recovery period, regardless of their age or procedure. Here are 6 ways that a home caregiver can help you on your road to recovery.
I'm a Burned Out Family Caregiver! How Can I Reduce My Stress?
Are you one of over 8 million Canadians who provide care to a family member or friend? Finding ways to reduce your stress is important to prevent caregiver burnout and help both you and your loved one feel as happy and well cared for as possible.
What Do Family Caregivers Wish They Knew Before Caring for an Aging Parent?
If you ask family caregivers about things they wish they knew, you'd get a range of responses. Before you provide homecare for an aging parent, keep these issues in mind.
Quotes for Dementia Caregivers In Need of Inspiration
If you're a family member providing dementia care for a loved one, you know what challenges it can involve. For all of the difficult moments, here are 9 inspirational quotes to help you keep moving through your days with compassion, patience and love for your family member with dementia.
Why is my Senior Relative with Dementia Always Wandering?
Before and during wandering, elders with dementia are usually worried, anxious, frustrated or bored. Family caregivers and elder care providers can work together to figure out how to meet those needs and reduce or prevent wandering.
10 Tips for Healthy Aging
Are you wondering what you can do to stay healthy as you get older? An increase in age does not have to mean a decline in health. Watch our video and keep reading for our 10 tips on healthy aging to help you have the best quality of life possible, no matter your age or lifestyle.
Caregiver Support Groups in Niagara and 5 Reasons to Join One
Caregiver support groups can be an important source of support for caregivers, from emotional support and community referrals to simply being around others who understand what you're going through. Finding the time for a support group can be difficult, but here are 5 reasons why you should make this a priority to care for yourself as well as you do for your loved one.
Is the Sun Dangerous for Your Parent's Eyes?
You know that it is extremely important to protect your aging parent's skin from the intensity of the sun with sunscreen and coverage, but that's not the only way you should guard your senior during outdoor adventures this summer. You must remember their eyes are also vulnerable to the sun, and can experience serious damage if not properly protected.
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