May 1, 2026
Uplifting In-Home Care Services for Seniors & Other Adults
Technology for Seniors: Learn How Technology Can Improve Your Loved One’s Quality of Life
By 2026, technology had ceased to be an optional accessory in everyone’s life, including that of seniors. At this point, it is an essential resource for staying in touch with others, monitoring health, and feeling safe. Despite this, many seniors in Ottawa still feel excluded from the digital world—not because of a lack of tools, […]
The 8 Best Activities for Seniors in Ottawa
At Comfort Keepers® In-Home Senior Care Ottawa and Kanata, we can assure you that few Canadian cities take such good care of their seniors as Ottawa. It’s no coincidence: from the postcard-perfect views of the Rideau Canal to world-class museums and quiet corners in suburbs like Kanata and Orleans, the National Capital Region is full […]
Parkinson’s Disease and Depression in Older Adults: What You Need to Know and How to Help
According to the Government of Canada’s Health Infobase, “On average, 38 people in Canada are diagnosed with parkinsonism every day.” This is because the likelihood of developing some form of parkinsonism increases with age. At least 8 out of 10 cases of Parkinson’s are diagnosed in people over 65 years of age. That is why, […]
Palliative Care in Ottawa & Kanata Understanding Compassionate Support for Seniors and Families
When an elderly family member faces a serious illness, it’s normal for a lot of difficult questions to arise. How can we make sure they are comfortable? What can we do to make their day-to-day life easier? You’ve probably heard the term “palliative care” and wondered what it really means or if it’s the right […]
Sarcopenia in Older Adults: Learn How to Detect, Prevent, and Treat It
Does your loved one seem a little weaker than they used to be? You may notice behavioral changes, such as needing to use both arms to get up from the couch, or no longer being able to reach the top shelf, which used to be no problem. It is common to associate this with age. […]
How to Reduce Social Isolation in Older Adults: A Guide for Families
At Comfort Keepers® In-Home Senior Care Ottawa And Kanata, we have noticed that social isolation in older adults is not a trait of an introverted personality, but rather a change that can be associated with various illnesses common to this stage of life The problem of social isolation among older adults in Canada The World […]
This is how a caregiver facilitates the recovery of elderly people at home after surgery.
Bringing an elderly family member home after they have been discharged from hospital following an operation can be overwhelming. Suddenly, the safe environment of the hospital disappears, leaving us to adapt our home and care to the needs of our loved one who is in such a vulnerable state. Families are forced to face new […]
The Relationship Between Nutrition and Dementia
We begin the year with January, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, which is why we want to do our bit to help improve the quality of life of people with dementia in Canada. For anyone caring for a family member with dementia, it is important to keep in mind that nutrition is much more than […]
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