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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
Jul 14, 20222 min read


Our June 2022 Care Team Member of the month is RPN Janelle Pena
Congratulations to Janelle Pena RPN for being chosen Employee of the Month for June 2022! Janelle is making a real difference in the...

Kris Aiken
Jul 12, 20222 min read


Can Treating Hearing Loss Reduce the Risk for Dementia?
Do you find yourself repeating points a senior loved one missed hearing the first time? Have you needed to turn the television up louder...

The Care Company
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
The Care Company can provide an at-home caregiver in Toronto or surrounding areas that helps family caregivers manage their caregiving time.

The Care Company
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Our May 2022 Care Team Member of the Month is Wenelyn Bacense!
Congratulations go out to Wenelyn Bacense who has been chosen Care Team Member of The Month for May 2022. Wenelyn has received very...

Kris Aiken
Jun 15, 20221 min read


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 13, 20222 min read


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
Jun 6, 20222 min read


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 19, 20222 min read


Top Excuses Alzheimer’s Caregivers Often Make
“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford No one is an island, especially when caring for someone...

The Care Company
May 17, 20222 min read


April 2022 Care Team member of the month is Oyindamola Adefowoba!
Congratulations to Oyindamola Adefowoba for being honoured as our Care Team Member of the Month for April 2022! We met Oyin during the...

Kris Aiken
May 11, 20221 min read


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


The March 2022 Care Team Member of the Month is Ria Rodriguez!
This month, the Leadership Team at The Care Company has chosen to honour Ria Rodriguez as Caregiver of The Month. Ria has been working...

Kris Aiken
Apr 8, 20221 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


How to Make Friends as a Senior and Why It’s Important
If you have ever observed young children at the park, you know how effortlessly friendships are formed. A small group can be playing tag,...

The Care Company
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Learn Better Ways to Manage Chemo Brain Symptoms
Short-term memory problems. Confusion. Lack of ability to concentrate. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer...

The Care Company
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Should I Seek Guardianship of an Elderly Parent?
In a perfect world, our family relationships would all be helpful and positive. We would manage transitional times smoothly,...

The Care Company
Mar 3, 20222 min read


It Takes Two: The Dual Purposes of Journaling for Family Caregivers
We’re always writing notes to ourselves throughout the day: appointments, shopping lists, meetings, events, to-do reminders…the list goes...

The Care Company
Feb 18, 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
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