Art therapy is becoming more common as more people discover the benefits of the practice for seniors. In fact, many caregivers are incorporating art into their routines as they provide companion care for seniors who still live at home. Understanding the benefits of therapy will allow a caregiver to use art for the well-being of [...]
How Muscular Dystrophy Affects the Elderly
When you provide care to the elderly in their homes, you may need to know how to assist a senior who is living with muscular dystrophy. Not only do you need to know what the condition is and what it does, but you also need to know how it affects seniors in particular. Once you [...]
Senior Health Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cholesterol?
High cholesterol is a major concern for many seniors. It has been linked to life-endangering conditions such as clogged arteries, heart disease and stroke. It has been the subject of many medical studies and doctors today know more about the condition than ever before. With information constantly changing, however, it can be difficult to tell [...]
Long-Term Care Essential to Retirement Plan
If you fall within the Baby-Boomer or Gen X groups, you’ll count among 9.8 million senior citizens by 2036, according to Statistics Canada. And if you’re currently between the ages of 40 and 60, you’ve started planning for retirement by putting money away in an RSP or pension. For some, this is the extent of [...]
Oral Health Month: A Review for Senior Needs
With aging comes the need to pay more attention to the body, and oral health care for seniors cannot be overlooked. April is Oral Health Month, which provides an opportunity to spread awareness about proper hygiene and the consequences of neglect. Poor oral health can lead to several problems for the older generation. Whether a [...]
Pet Therapy for Seniors Living Alone
Animal-assisted therapy, also known as pet therapy, has been used in many areas for many years. Hospital settings use dogs in various settings to help patients, as do nursing homes, and assisted living facilities to help seniors. This type of therapy can have many benefits for different populations, especially the elderly living at home alone. [...]
The Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver: Understanding the Role
When people think of their retirement years, many envision a time in life when they will enjoy leisurely activities they never had the time for before. Others hope to remain active or pick up a new hobby. What nobody hopes for is the sudden onset of debilitating or incapacitating diseases. Developing Parkinson’s disease has a [...]
Healthy Eating: Restaurant Dining for Seniors
When seniors pursue healthy eating, their lives are literally enriched. As bodies age, nutritional needs change. With a few smart adjustments, proper meals at favourite restaurants can help fulfill these needs. Why Nutrition Matters Healthy people lead less stressful lives and recuperate faster following surgery, injuries or illnesses. Inadequate nutrition ages the body and interferes [...]
Supporting a Grieving Senior
Caregivers can play a vital role for grieving seniors when providing support. Companion care is an important part of meeting the needs of our elderly community. Many seniors are hit hard when they lose a spouse or a person that is close to them at this time in their lives. Therefore, the need is very [...]
Senior Caregivers: Knowing CPR is Invaluable
Senior care involves knowing what to do in a crisis, and caregivers need to know how to perform CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) in order to help seniors when they are most vulnerable. Many seniors have health issues that may necessitate performing CPR. Without this knowledge, a caregiver is unable to respond in a timely manner, which [...]
Retire-At-Home Services
I am so pleased with the services from Retire at Home."My Mom always talks about how nice her visits are and it really relieves us of a lot of stress since we live so far away. I am so glad there are services like yours available to help us with our aging parents."
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