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...
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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...
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- 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
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: The Life-Changing Resolutions You Should Make Today
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...
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?
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 19, 2022
- 2 min
Downsizing With Dementia
You have finally accepted that the family home you know and love is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A small...
The Care Company
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Try These Creative Ways to Get More Fruits and Veggies into a Senior’s Diet
It’s no surprise that senior loved ones will often prefer carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), but you might find it...
The Care Company
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who Are Grieving
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses the analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to...
The Care Company
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
Overmedication and Seniors: Learn Tips to Help Avoid This Common Issue
The Care Company offers professional in-home care services for seniors in Toronto and the nearby areas that can help them avoid being overm
The Care Company
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Mobility Issues in Seniors
The Care Company provides exceptional elderly care in Toronto & the nearby communities that can help you manage mobility issues in seniors.
The Care Company
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
Should You Start Taking Vitamins as an Older Adult, or Is It All Just Hype?
Vitamins, minerals, and supplements – oh my! 70% of seniors are taking them; but are they really necessary as we get older? A healthy,...
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...
The Care Company
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
When Seniors Refuse the Care They Need Due to Cost Misperceptions
Many of today’s seniors were raised during the Great Depression. They lived through a period of time when the nation was pinching pennies...
The Care Company
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
Spark Memories and Instill Joy with Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia
Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. On the contrary, though, long-term memory often stays intact far into the progression of...
The Care Company
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Are You Feeling Unappreciated as a Family Caregiver?
From the moment you woke up this morning to the end of your day, you’ve given your best to the aging loved one you care for. You provided...
The Care Company
- Feb 12, 2022
- 3 min
Strengthen These Attributes to Be a Better Advocate for Your Aging Parent
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax If you care for your...
The Care Company
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Quest for Age-Friendly Health Care
If your young child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number programmed on...
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