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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Managing High Blood Pressure With In-Home Care
Following the doctor's instructions helps keep blood pressure at a healthy level To most of us, blood pressure is a bit of a mystery! We go to the doctor, the doctor puts a cuff on our arm, inflates it, listens, and jots down a set of numbers. Then we're...
Six Reasons to Tell the Doctor About Memory Problems
Something wasn't quite right. Twice recently, Jim had forgotten where he parked the car. He sometimes found himself struggling for words. His wife Jeanne told him that he didn't seem like himself lately. Jim's father had developed Alzheimer's disease in...
What You Need to Know Before Hiring an In-home Caregiver for Aging Parents and Loved Ones
People feel unprecedented pressure to find immediate assistance as they try to balance their own career and family with the care needs of their loved one. In the process, many unknowingly create a risky situation for everyone involved. More and...
Improving Communication with Your Caregiver
Emma plans to return home from the hospital, but her family is uneasy. To help, they are working with the Right at Home elder care program RightTransitions®. The following are ways families can communicate most effectively with home caregivers. • Realize...
Caring for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
For information, contact: Nancy Esson, Community Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-293-5500 Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Billy Graham and Estelle Getty are among a number of famous Canadians and...
10 Ways to Keep Your Home Care Clients Happy
Did you know there has been a 104% growth rate in private home care providers in the past 5 years? With projections predicting more demand for home care services in the future, competition in this market will only grow. Because of this, the question...
Seniors Living With Their Children
One of the most interesting things about North America’s societal evolution is the change in family dynamics. For many years, people would have children, and these kids would stay in the family home until they finished school. At that point, most children...
Caregiver Fatigue - Five Signs That You Need Professional Caregiver Assistance
Looking after an ailing loved one is a major responsibility, but one many of us are happy to accept. However, no matter how well you plan for these changes in your life, there is always the risk of taking on too much. If this happens, your health will...
Five Signs That You Need Personal Service Worker Assistance
Looking after an ailing loved one is a major responsibility, but one many of us are happy to accept. However, no matter how well you plan for these changes in your life, there is always the risk of taking on too much. If this happens, your health...
