Choice Homecare Ottawa is proud to announce that Holly McCausland, DSW, is the recipient of the 2016 Healthcare Professional of the Year Award from Spinal Cord Injury of Ontario (SCIO).
Grandchildren and Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is difficult to accept at any age. The idea can be especially difficult for young children to understand and deal with. If a grandparent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to take a gentle approach with explanation.
Senior Health: Fun Activities to Do Outdoors This Summer
Summer is not just fun for kids, it’s a time when adults and seniors get outside and enjoy the simple beautiful things that warm weather offers. Spending time outdoors is healthy for people of all ages. Here are a few things seniors in the Ottawa area can do to enjoy the summer months.
Returning Home From A Hospital Stay
Visiting the hospital for any length of time is generally an unpleasant or unwelcomed experience. Most people are excited to be discharged and to finally return to the comforts of home. When recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, however, additional measures will help your recovery. Here are some tips.
4 Activities to Maintain an Active Mind
As we age, it’s more important than ever to keep the brain engaged and active on a daily basis. There are many ways to exercise your mind but here are a few suggestions for your loved one to try.
What Does Being a Family Caregiver Entail?
Aging is a part of life. However, it’s difficult to watch loved ones age as they transition from being our caregivers to needing care. As a loving adult child, you may want to explore the role of family caregiver. If you do wish to take on the role of family caregiver, you should know exactly what it entails.
The Truth Behind Common Myths about Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding the facts about Alzheimer’s disease will help family caregivers identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in their elderly loved ones. Knowing the facts may also ease some fears which you have about this form of progressive mental deterioration disorder.
Five Tips to Protect Your Elderly Loved One from Identity Theft
Seniors are at a higher risk for identity theft than the rest of the population. Malicious people profit by targeting the trusting nature of seniors and taking advantage of their lack of expertise with modern technology. Here are some things you can do to protect your elderly family member from these types of scams.
Communicating with Someone Who Has Dementia
Someone with dementia may struggle with communication. How can we make it easier for them? Here are some communication tips to improve your communication with your parent, friend, or family member with dementia.
Senior Health: Resistance Training
When we age, everything seems to progressively slow down, including the ability to move with agility and carry out basic everyday tasks. Whether it’s the ability to stand firmly on two feet or the inability to rise from the seat without letting out that accompanying groan, it could be time to incorporate some resistant training to improve your health as a senior.