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The Importance of Respite Care for Family Caregivers: Why Taking a Break Is a Necessity — Not a Luxury
Being a family caregiver is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on. Whether you’re helping a parent with daily activities,...

Kris Aiken
May 82 min read


Understanding Dementia: Early Signs and Care Options
Dementia doesn’t just affect memory—it touches every part of a person’s life, and the earlier it’s recognized, the sooner interventions...

Kris Aiken
Feb 242 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


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...
marissasnook
Aug 20, 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...
marissasnook
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...
marissasnook
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


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...
marissasnook
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...
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


The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends
Caring for a loved one is frequently an all-consuming role. It requires a great deal of your energy, time, and focus. And after...
marissasnook
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Top Tips for Managing Holiday Stress as a Caregiver
What do you wish for most this holiday season? Peace on earth? Good health for your loved ones? Financial security? What if you could...

Kris Aiken
Nov 20, 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


How to Welcome a New Caregiver Into a Senior’s Home
The big day has arrived: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be experiencing a range of...

The Care Company
Aug 4, 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
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