Starting “The Conversation”
Aging happens. There is no getting around it. Unfortunately, discussions about preparing for our senior years often do not occur...
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Senior Care Articles (10)
What Is Interactive Caregiving™? How Comfort Keepers® Goes Beyond Basic Senior Care
When most people picture in-home senior care, they think of someone who comes in, completes a checklist of tasks, and...
What Are Respite Care Services in Ontario, and How Do You Arrange Them?
If you have been caring for a parent, spouse, or loved one at home in Barrie, you already know how...
How to Talk to Your Parent About Getting Help at Home
The conversation has been sitting with you for a while. Maybe it was the missed medication. The empty fridge. The second near-fall...
Post-Hospital Care at Home: A Week-by-Week Guide for Canadian Families
Why This Guide Exists A hospital discharge can feel like good news and a sudden cliff edge at the same time. Your parent had...
Easter Visit Care Check for Aging Parents: What to Look For
A holiday visit home can be the first time in weeks or months that you spend real, unhurried time with...
Cyber Security and Seniors: 5 Tips to Protect Your Senior Loved Ones
More seniors are spending time online than ever before. Technology can benefit seniors in many ways: it can help them...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Dealing with Difficult Behavior
Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not without challenges. These challenges can be significantly...
Looking Forward to Fall and Winter: Senior Activities for the Cooler Months
As we enter the fall and winter seasons this year, many seniors are choosing to stay home more often to...
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
There are many benefits that come with getting older, but there are also factors to be aware of when it...