|
1570 W 7th Ave Vancouver, BC V6J 5M1, Canada

About Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers provides award-winning in-home care for seniors and other adults in need of assistance with daily activities. Our highly trained and dedicated caregivers can help your loved one stay in their home for as long as safely possible—a dream come true for many elders.

Care Services

In-home care isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Comfort Keepers provides home care services tailored to each individual's needs and unique situations.

Areas Served

Uplifting In-Home Care Services for Seniors & Other Adults Right Where You Need It. Comfort Keepers Vancouver, BC provides in home care services and senior care in the following cities in Vancouver: Vancouver

Preventing And Managing Diabetes for Seniors

Health Eating for Seniors  |  October 15, 2019

Photo of Diabetes Blood Sugar Meter | Diabetes for Seniors | BLOG POST | Comfort Keepers Vancouver

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Diabetes and Senior Health

Diabetes for Seniors | Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high glucose levels and the inability to process sugar and it is fairly common in aging adults. Seniors make up almost half of the total number of individuals with diabetes in Canada and the numbers are on the rise. Without adequate management, diabetes can cause various health complications such as heart and kidney disease or vision loss.

On the other hand, with discipline, a strong support system, and a little bit of help, diabetes can be successfully managed.

Diabetes for Seniors – Useful Strategies for Families and Caregivers :

Education – When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, they must understand their diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment options. For this reason, encourage your loved one to learn everything they can about their particular type of diabetes and stay well-informed on how to treat it.

Diet – Adequate nutrition plays a pivotal role in diabetes management. Encourage your loved one to avoid foods with high sugar content and saturated fats and go for well-balanced, healthy alternatives instead. You can also opt to work with a professional dietitian to create a healthy and nutritious meal plan for your parents.

Exercise – Regular physical activity can help reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Your loved one does not have to engage in strenuous workouts to boost their fitness. Shorter periods of activity can do the trick too. But, before opting for a particular senior-friendly activity, make sure they seek advice from their doctor.

Proper medication management – Medication errors present a serious health concern for most older adults. This is especially true for those with diabetes. This problem is easily addressed with a system of reminders – your loved one can use a pillbox, set an alarm, or create a checklist that will remind them about medication schedules. As a caregiver, you can also opt to provide reminders yourself.

Regularly checking glucose and blood pressure – A physician will provide instructions on how to keep an eye on your loved one’s glucose levels – this is a must. Additionally, cholesterol levels and blood pressure values can also help detect when there is a medical problem, so they should be regularly checked too.

Comfort Keepers® is the Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC

Comfort Keepers® is the preferred choice for many families when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care, End of Life Care, Respite Care, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Interactive Caregiving™

Comfort Keepers®’s trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. Learn more about our unique service which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Vancouver office.

Comfort Keepers® Brings You The Best Home Care Assistance Right Where You Live.

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide home care throughout Vancouver that keeps seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond please call (604) 689-8609. 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada.

Individualized Home Care Options

Long-Term Home Care, 24 Hour Home Care & Short Term Care Options Customized for You