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Are You Feeling Unappreciated as a Family Caregiver?

The Care Company

Apr 5, 20222 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...

Strengthen These Attributes to Be a Better Advocate for Your Aging Parent

The Care Company

Feb 12, 20223 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

Dec 16, 20212 min read

The Quest for Age-Friendly Health Care

If your young child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number programmed on...

Learn About the Latest Unexpected Alzheimer’s Discovery

The Care Company

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Learn About the Latest Unexpected Alzheimer’s Discovery

If there is one aspect that is constant in the race to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It seems as though any time...

Caring For a Loved One with COPD: Tips for Better Communication

The Care Company

Nov 18, 20212 min read

Caring For a Loved One with COPD: Tips for Better Communication

The Care Company, offering professional home care in Ontario , breaks down the keys to effective communication when caring for a loved one w

How to Handle Dementia Aggression with the Proven 6 R’s Strategy

The Care Company

Nov 10, 20212 min read

How to Handle Dementia Aggression with the Proven 6 R’s Strategy

Of the many challenging behaviors typical in dementia, perhaps the most difficult to manage is aggression. A family member who has always...

The Key First Steps in Caring for a Loved One at Home

The Care Company

Nov 3, 20212 min read

The Key First Steps in Caring for a Loved One at Home

It might have been presumed, or perhaps broadsided you out of the blue. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive...

The Surprising Way to Improve Senior Quality of Life and Longevity

The Care Company

Oct 19, 20212 min read

The Surprising Way to Improve Senior Quality of Life and Longevity

What inspires you to get up out of bed every morning? The answer is different for every single one of us, of course; however, there is...

Why Hospice Care Is So Misunderstood: Separating Myths from Facts

The Care Company

Oct 14, 20212 min read

Why Hospice Care Is So Misunderstood: Separating Myths from Facts

If you knew that a much better quality of life could be achieved for a loved one, you would not hesitate to explore that option. Yet one...

Sleep and Dementia: Why a Good Night’s Sleep Is Crucial and How to Help

The Care Company

Oct 6, 20212 min read

Sleep and Dementia: Why a Good Night’s Sleep Is Crucial and How to Help

If it seems like a loved one with Alzheimer’s has totally rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you are not dreaming. For reasons...

Which Type of Flu Vaccine Is Best for Seniors?

The Care Company

Sep 22, 20212 min read

Which Type of Flu Vaccine Is Best for Seniors?

While COVID-19 still dominates our overall health concerns, it is important to remember that other illnesses can be just as dangerous,...

Senior Housing: What to Do When Your Parents Have Different Needs

The Care Company

Sep 10, 20213 min read

Senior Housing: What to Do When Your Parents Have Different Needs

Image via Pexels Guest Post by: Annabelle Harris While many couples dream of growing old together, everyone ages differently — and...

The Unexpected Emotion in Caring for Elderly Parents

The Care Company

Sep 8, 20212 min read

The Unexpected Emotion in Caring for Elderly Parents

If you were to list the top five emotions you encounter in caring for elderly parents, what would they be? Maybe you’d first think of...

Setting a Daily Routine Promotes Senior Independence

The Care Company

Aug 23, 20212 min read

Setting a Daily Routine Promotes Senior Independence

life is frequently filled with uncertainties. For older adults who are feeling less in control of particular facets of life, such as...

Elderspeak: Combating Ageism in Speaking to Seniors

The Care Company

Aug 18, 20212 min read

Elderspeak: Combating Ageism in Speaking to Seniors

Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mom places her baby in someone’s arms. The person will likely transition...

Tips to Encourage Senior Independent Living While Prioritizing Safety

The Care Company

Jul 7, 20212 min read

Tips to Encourage Senior Independent Living While Prioritizing Safety

As our parents age, it’s not always easy to know what our role as adult children should be. We'd like what’s best for them, but if we’re...

What Influences the Progression of the Stages of Dementia?

The Care Company

May 13, 20212 min read

What Influences the Progression of the Stages of Dementia?

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Medication-Related Falls in the Elderly: Almost All Seniors are at Risk

The Care Company

May 7, 20212 min read

Medication-Related Falls in the Elderly: Almost All Seniors are at Risk

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Tips to Help Navigate Family Caregiver Dread

The Care Company

Apr 19, 20212 min read

Tips to Help Navigate Family Caregiver Dread

What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up each morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you like to...

The Lessons of End Stage Dementia: What It Means When Lucidity Returns

The Care Company

Apr 13, 20212 min read

The Lessons of End Stage Dementia: What It Means When Lucidity Returns

Even as memory loss and confusion escalate throughout end stage dementia, there is a fascinating and welcome reprieve that frequently...