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When do I need nursing services at home

Posted Apr 23rd, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Falls Prevention, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare, Medication, Nutrition

When Do I Need Nursing Services at Home? As we age, we may find ourselves in need of assistance with activities of daily living. Simple tasks like getting dressed, preparing meals, and managing medication can become difficult or impossible without help. In some cases, medical conditions or injuries may require more specialized care, such as wound care or medication administration. When this happens, it may be necessary to seek nursing services at home. Nursing services at home are prov...

The Road to Recovery for Personal Injury Clients and What Lawyers Should Know

Posted Apr 3rd, 2023 in Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

Personal injury clients often face a long and difficult road to recovery after an accident or injury. While medical treatment and rehabilitation are crucial components of the recovery process, legal representation can also play a critical role in helping clients achieve a successful outcome. In this blog, we will discuss the road to recovery for personal injury clients and what lawyers should know to best represent their clients. Medical Treatment: The first step on the road to recover...

What to do when you can no longer care for your ageing parents

Posted Mar 13th, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Caring for aging parents can be a challenging and emotional experience. As your parents age, they may require more support and care than they previously did. It's common to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and uncertain about how to best care for your aging parents. In some cases, you may reach a point where you can no longer provide the level of care your parents need. This can be a difficult decision, but there are steps you can take to ensure that your parents continue to receive the care they...

An Expert's Tips on Dementia Care

Posted Feb 23rd, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare, Nutrition

An expert’s tips on dementia care Dementia is a progressive disease that affects a person's ability to think, reason, and remember. It can have a significant impact on their ability to carry out daily activities and interact with others. Dementia is a growing problem worldwide, with an estimated 50 million people currently living with the disease. In Canada, it is estimated that over 500,000 people are living with dementia. While there is no cure for dementia, there are strategies that ca...

How to Care for Your Parent with Dementia: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted Feb 23rd, 2023 in Alzheimer's & Other Dementias, Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Dementia is a devastating disease that affects millions of families around the world. It's a progressive disorder that causes a decline in cognitive abilities, memory loss, and difficulty communicating. As a caregiver for a parent with dementia, it's important to be well-informed about the disease and to have the skills and resources needed to provide quality care. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to care for your parent with dementia, including information on si...

5 Tips to Celebrate the Holidays in a Nursing Home

Posted Dec 20th, 2022 in Caregiver Support

The holidays are often spent traveling to and from family members and friends' homes to indulge in the holiday spirit. When a loved one is living in a nursing home the holidays can look a little bit different. However they don’t need to change entirely. With the correct approach you can bring a ton of holiday cheer to your loved one.

How To Improve Your Post-Operative Recovery

Posted Nov 29th, 2022 in Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing, Homecare

Your surgeon may advise you on how to heal faster, return to work faster, and perhaps even get back to the gym faster if surgery is on your horizon. It may seem like you need to recover as quickly as possible, but keep in mind that quality also matters. An excellent place to begin your recovery journey is with your discharge instructions. Read them carefully, make sure you understand every word, and call your healthcare provider if you have any questions. In the meantime, 10 post-surgery t...

Signs of Caregiver Burnout (and Tips to Prevent It)

Posted Jun 30th, 2022 in Caregiver Support

If at any time you were or are a caregiver for a family member, a loved one or if you do it professionally, we think you are a superhero. We know you face hardships, challenges and difficulties for doing a tough and demanding, but necessary, job. We admire you and we want to help! We’ve gathered these tips to help you identify burnout and what to do if you have it.

What is the Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Homecare?

Posted Aug 24th, 2021 in Caregiver Support, Homecare

It’s also important to note that care needs can evolve over time; for example, a chronic condition may progress to the point where an individual is no longer able to manage it themselves and needs more direct medical care in their home. Alternatively, someone recovering from surgery may require medical homecare for a short time for assistance with wound management but may need non-medical care for a longer period of time for support with personal care and housekeeping as they continue their ...

Self-Care For Family Caregivers When You Can’t Leave The House

Posted Apr 19th, 2021 in Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing

It’s important to seek a balance between caregiving and your own life, even when public health restrictions make it difficult or impossible to enjoy many of the activities that family caregivers often rely on for respite and self-care. Use these tips above to continue to build self-care into your routine as you navigate life as a family caregiver during the pandemic.

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