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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
May 2, 20222 min read


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 20, 20222 min read


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 13, 20222 min read


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
Apr 5, 20222 min read


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
Feb 12, 20223 min read


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 16, 20212 min read


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
Dec 10, 20212 min read


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 18, 20212 min read


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 10, 20212 min read


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
Nov 3, 20212 min read


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 19, 20212 min read


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 14, 20212 min read


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
Oct 6, 20212 min read


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 22, 20212 min read


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...

The Care Company
Sep 10, 20213 min read


The Unexpected Emotion in Caring for Elderly Parents
If you were to list the top five emotions you encounter in caring for elderly parents, what would they be? Maybe you’d first think of...

The Care Company
Sep 8, 20212 min read


Setting a Daily Routine Promotes Senior Independence
life is frequently filled with uncertainties. For older adults who are feeling less in control of particular facets of life, such as...

The Care Company
Aug 23, 20212 min read


Elderspeak: Combating Ageism in Speaking to Seniors
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mom places her baby in someone’s arms. The person will likely transition...

The Care Company
Aug 18, 20212 min read


Tips to Encourage Senior Independent Living While Prioritizing Safety
As our parents age, it’s not always easy to know what our role as adult children should be. We'd like what’s best for them, but if we’re...

The Care Company
Jul 7, 20212 min read


What Influences the Progression of the Stages of Dementia?
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The Care Company
May 13, 20212 min read
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