HEALTH CARE BLOG

Home health care services can provide tremendous benefits, especially for seniors looking to age in place. Aging in place refers to the decision to age in the comfort of home rather than in an assisted living facility or retirement community. The beauty of home health...

Quite often seniors that have been diagnosed with a terminal illness are extremely hesitant to engage in hospice care because they believe it means going to stay at a specialized facility. While going to an inpatient hospice is certainly an option if that is...

For seniors who require steady assistance with daily routines and maintaining health, there are different options available depending on needs and preferences. The vast majority of older adults wish to age in the comfort of their own homes for the familiarity and...

As the average age in Canada continues to climb and the senior population continues to expand, family caregivers are being relied on more than ever to provide some level of care to aging family members. While this approach tends to be effective initially, it generally...

During a pandemic outbreak like Covid-19 it can be extremely difficult for seniors to get the support and assistance they need on a daily basis. Family members that live within close proximity are often a reliable resource for elderly support, but there is a limit to...

The Covid-19 pandemic has tested the patience and resolve of the vast majority of us. Humans are social creatures and require regular connections with others for health and wellbeing. The social restrictions in place to inhibit the spread of infection have put a...

Close to 750,000 Canadians are currently living with dementia according to the Alzheimer’s Association of Canada. Approximately 76,000 new cases of dementia are added to that growing number on an annual basis. Those counts are only going to increase moving forward as...

The ability to get around town to take care or errands, visit friends and family, and participate in fun events and activities is something many of us take for granted until it becomes more difficult. Community mobility is often a big part of preserving independence...

Home support services provided by a professional home care agency offer a practical and effective way for seniors to optimize health and manage daily routines. This assistance is incredibly helpful and even essential during a pandemic like Covid-19 when public...