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The Importance of Social Connection for Seniors 🤝
As we age, maintaining social connections becomes just as vital as managing physical health. For many seniors—especially those living...

Kris Aiken
Apr 83 min read


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


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


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...
marissasnook
Aug 20, 20242 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...
marissasnook
Mar 20, 20242 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...
marissasnook
Mar 11, 20242 min read


How to Provide Compassionate Care for Grieving Seniors
By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...

The Care Company
Jan 10, 20242 min read


In-Home Hospital Care: Benefits and Considerations for Families
No one wants to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the required treatment or procedure over with as...
marissasnook
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Overcoming Caregiver Resentment When Providing Care for a Spouse
You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

The Care Company
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Tips for Dealing With Repetitive Speech in Dementia
If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...
marissasnook
Oct 11, 20232 min read


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
Jul 10, 20232 min read


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 20, 20232 min read


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 13, 20232 min read


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...

The Care Company
Jun 6, 20232 min read


How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You
You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...
marissasnook
May 16, 20232 min read


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....
marissasnook
May 10, 20232 min read


How Can Improv Improve Dementia Care?
Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to healthy and effective dementia care. It...

The Care Company
Apr 19, 20232 min read


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...

The Care Company
Apr 4, 20232 min read


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 17, 20222 min read
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