Seniors are especially at risk of accidents and injury during winter. Here are some tips to keep your loved one safe in the Ottawa winter.
10 Great Gift Ideas for Seniors
Don’t know what to get the senior in your life? Here are some holiday gift ideas.
7 Different Ways to Pay for Home Care
It can be quite a struggle to find ways to pay for long-term home healthcare. With the “sandwich generation” squeeze, this is becoming even more difficult for Canadian adults supporting both their children and their parents. Here are some ideas.
How to Create a Daily Plan for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease is physically and emotionally taxing for the caregiver. Here are some tips on how to build a daily schedule that you are able to give the best possible home care to those you love so much.
Taking Care of Yourself When You’re a Caregiver
Being a caregiver is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be overwhelming and difficult. It is a 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year commitment, and this can result in you needing just as much care as the person you are looking after. Here are some ways that you can take care of yourself.
10 Signs Your Parents Need Help at Home
How do you know if your parents need help at home? Here are 10 signs to watch out for.
Overcoming Parent Objections for Care
Your aging parents or senior friends need help at home. How do you overcome resistance to accepting care at home?
How to Flourish While Taking Care of Aging Parents at Home
There are many things to consider when taking on the duty of caring for your aging parents at home. How can you make it a good experience for you and all your siblings? The following tips will ensure everyone in your family is happy and comfortable with caring for your loved ones during this period of life.
Dos and Don’ts in Caring for a Family Member with Dementia
Taking care of a loved one with dementia is equally challenging and heartbreaking. During the later stages of dementia, challenges like behaviour problems start to become an issue for the caregiver. The good news is there is always a way to make the job of the caregiver easier and to reduce anxiety of the patient. Here are some tips.
5 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Taking care of an elderly loved one is a noble cause. Being a caregiver is not an easy task, however. It can leave a person exhausted and stressed out in only a matter of weeks, and after that comes caregiver burnout. If a caregiver to an elderly loved one exhibits any of the following signs of burnout, it is time to get help.