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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...

After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....

You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...

After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....

Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to healthy and effective dementia care. It...

Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the conclusion of a stressful day and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing...

Empathy is, naturally, an essential characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another individual's shoes...

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...

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...

Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

It’s no surprise that senior loved ones will often prefer carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), but you might find it...

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 offers professional in-home care services for seniors in Toronto and the nearby areas that can help them avoid being overm

The Care Company provides exceptional elderly care in Toronto & the nearby communities that can help you manage mobility issues in seniors.

Vitamins, minerals, and supplements – oh my! 70% of seniors are taking them; but are they really necessary as we get older? A healthy,...