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Anytime you dedicate so much energy to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back...
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The Care Company
- Sep 5
- 2 min
How to Protect Your Privacy as a Caregiver
Think back on your teen years. Remember how important it was to locate a safe spot to be by yourself, to shut out the world, turn up the...
The Care Company
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Can Caregivers Suffer From PTSD?
If you think PTSD only happens to those individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic...
The Care Company
- Jun 20
- 2 min
How to Lower a Senior’s Risk for Social Frailty
It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...
The Care Company
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One
Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...
The Care Company
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs
When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...
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- May 22
- 2 min
Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes
After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....
marissasnook
- May 10
- 2 min
How to Help a Senior During a Short-Term Rehab Stay
After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....
The Care Company
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Hygiene for Seniors: How Often Should Older Loved Ones Bathe?
Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the conclusion of a stressful day and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing...
The Care Company
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Family Caregivers: Is Emotional Empathy Harming Your Health?
Empathy is, naturally, an essential characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another individual's shoes...
marissasnook
- Feb 13
- 2 min
How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities
What’s your first thought when you see an elderly person in a wheelchair? Do you see that person as less-than, someone in need of being...
The Care Company
- Feb 7
- 2 min
How to Be a Better Caregiver When You’re Bored
It is hard to admit but even harder to avoid. Feeling tired of your role as family caregiver is a very common response to spending so...
marissasnook
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Choose the Right Beverage Thickeners for Dysphagia
Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...
The Care Company
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
The Checklist You Need to Assess Senior Care Needs Over the Holidays
It has been several months since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holidays are here, you’ll have...
The Care Company
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Latest Alzheimer’s Research Findings: Could It Be an Autoimmune Disease?Â
Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads long considered to be the core cause of the disease. But now,...
The Care Company
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Health Concerns in Seniors That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes
We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a little crankiness or negative thinking every so often. If you care for...
The Care Company
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Try These Simple, Effective Strategies to Improve Memory
Remember the first time you finally learned the order of the colors of the rainbow? Many of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master...
The Care Company
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
Overcoming Isolation as a Caregiver
It may be ironic, but spending a great deal of time caring for another person can also cause you to feel incredibly alone. The hard fact...
The Care Company
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
The Care Company can provide an at-home caregiver in Toronto or surrounding areas that helps family caregivers manage their caregiving time.
The Care Company
- May 3, 2022
- 2 min
Common Caregiver Issues and How to Be a Better Advocate
Trusting someone else to care for someone you love isn’t easy, especially if it’s an older family member who needs care. Whether at home...
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