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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...
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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...
The Care Company
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Learn About the Latest Unexpected Alzheimer’s Discovery
If there is one aspect that is constant in the race to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It seems as though any time...
The Care Company
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Caring For a Loved One with COPD: Tips for Better Communication
The Care Company, offering professional home care in Ontario , breaks down the keys to effective communication when caring for a loved one w
The Care Company
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
How to Handle Dementia Aggression with the Proven 6 R’s Strategy
Of the many challenging behaviors typical in dementia, perhaps the most difficult to manage is aggression. A family member who has always...
The Care Company
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
The Key First Steps in Caring for a Loved One at Home
It might have been presumed, or perhaps broadsided you out of the blue. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive...
The Care Company
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
The Surprising Way to Improve Senior Quality of Life and Longevity
What inspires you to get up out of bed every morning? The answer is different for every single one of us, of course; however, there is...
The Care Company
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min
Why Hospice Care Is So Misunderstood: Separating Myths from Facts
If you knew that a much better quality of life could be achieved for a loved one, you would not hesitate to explore that option. Yet one...
The Care Company
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
Sleep and Dementia: Why a Good Night’s Sleep Is Crucial and How to Help
If it seems like a loved one with Alzheimer’s has totally rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you are not dreaming. For reasons...
The Care Company
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Which Type of Flu Vaccine Is Best for Seniors?
While COVID-19 still dominates our overall health concerns, it is important to remember that other illnesses can be just as dangerous,...
The Care Company
- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
Senior Housing: What to Do When Your Parents Have Different Needs
Image via Pexels Guest Post by: Annabelle Harris While many couples dream of growing old together, everyone ages differently — and...
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