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It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...

Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...

When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...

After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....

Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the conclusion of a stressful day and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing...

What’s your first thought when you see an elderly person in a wheelchair? Do you see that person as less-than, someone in need of being...

Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...

It has been several months since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holidays are here, you’ll have...

We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a little crankiness or negative thinking every so often. If you care for...

“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy...

The Care Company offers professional in-home care services for seniors in Toronto and the nearby areas that can help them avoid being overm

Many of today’s seniors were raised during the Great Depression. They lived through a period of time when the nation was pinching pennies...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

While we are gradually easing our way out of the pandemic, we are discovering more about how it has impacted older adults – both...

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...