by Bruce Canales | Mar 9, 2020 | Senior Safety
Bathing seniors can be a challenging and often awkward task. Nobody wants to rely on someone else for bathing and Caregivers have a responsibility to not only ensure that a senior gets clean, but also to remain as respectful as possible. Why Bathing Seniors requires...
by Bruce Canales | Mar 9, 2020 | Senior Safety
White Cane Week in February in Canada helps remind caregivers of the right precautions when providing home care to a visually impaired senior. Straddling the balance between doing what is best for the senior and allowing him or her to remain dignified can be a...
by Bruce Canales | Mar 9, 2020 | Senior Safety
Helping Seniors quit smoking. Home care providers have an important role in the health of their patients. Whether it’s a registered nurse taking care of someone with health problems, or a home support worker who helps with day-to-day activities, a caregiver can...
by Bruce Canales | Mar 9, 2020 | Senior Safety
Sleep disorders often go hand in hand with Alzheimer’s disease. This presents a challenge for healthcare workers who provide home care services to seniors. Irregular sleeping patterns and other debilitating symptoms can take a toll on both seniors as well as...
by Bruce Canales | Mar 9, 2020 | Senior Safety
Are you (or do you know) someone who should be concerned about Seniors Medication Safety? Visit here to take a quiz. Seniors receiving home care should be able to take their medications independently in a safe manner. This is an important aspect of senior care,...
