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Top Winter Safety Tips for Seniors at Home
Elder in Winter scene Toronto winters are known for their icy sidewalks and freezing temperatures—but they don’t have to be hazardous....

Kris Aiken
Feb 133 min read


How to Choose the Right Home Care Provider in Toronto
Free In-Home Consultation with a registered nurse Finding the perfect home care provider for a loved one can feel overwhelming. With so...

Kris Aiken
Feb 33 min read


Self-Care and Emotional Resilience Tips for Caregivers
You have just helped Mom get to bed after a hard day. You’re drained—physically and emotionally—and there’s still a list of tasks waiting...

The Care Company
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Navigating COPD and Its Comorbidities: A Caregiver’s Guide
Watching a loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD isn’t easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want...

The Care Company
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics and Lifestyle Reveal About Your Future
While you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or getting lost in her day-to-day routine, a distressing thought might slip into...

The Care Company
Sep 4, 20243 min read


The Latest Online Resources That Promote Senior Independence
Each and every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for...

The Care Company
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Balancing Act: Understanding and Coping With the Burdens of Caregiving
Caring for a senior family member is an act of devotion and love, but it can also feel like a perpetual marathon. The emotional highs of...
Mike Gouveia
Aug 20, 20242 min read


What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items
We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

The Care Company
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity
Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...
Mike Gouveia
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care
Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...
Mike Gouveia
Jul 16, 20242 min read


5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents
What if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she might move a little slower...

The Care Company
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Helping Older Loved Ones Stay Safe During Power Outages
Summertime is a prime time for power failures. For most of us, it is a small inconvenience; but for seniors, it may cause an actual...

The Care Company
Jun 18, 20243 min read


The Impact of a Personalized Care Plan on Senior Health
You've just started exploring senior care options for a loved one, and you're feeling slightly overwhelmed. There are so many choices to...

The Care Company
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care
Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.

The Care Company
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...
Mike Gouveia
Apr 16, 20243 min read


The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care
It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...

The Care Company
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...
Mike Gouveia
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors
As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...
Mike Gouveia
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs
If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...
Mike Gouveia
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Is It Time for 24-Hour Dementia Support?
Tending to a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual's changing needs. As the disease progresses, there...

The Care Company
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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