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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...

Essential Workout Tips for Individuals Who Are Living With Disabilities

Kris Aiken

Oct 18, 20213 min read

Essential Workout Tips for Individuals Who Are Living With Disabilities

Photo via Pexels Guest Post by: Justin Bennett Working out when you’re living with a disability can be tricky. There are several...

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,...

Our August 2021 Care Team member of the Month is Billy Diaz

Kris Aiken

Sep 16, 20211 min read

Our August 2021 Care Team member of the Month is Billy Diaz

The Care Company leadership team is proud to announce that our August 2021 Employee of the Month is Billy Diaz. Billy always gives his...

Beware of These Dementia-Mimicking Medication Side Effects

The Care Company

Sep 15, 20212 min read

Beware of These Dementia-Mimicking Medication Side Effects

Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other types...

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...

Warning Signs of Dementia: When to Speak with a Doctor

The Care Company

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Warning Signs of Dementia: When to Speak with a Doctor

The experts in Alzheimer’s care in Toronto and nearby areas share common warning signs of dementia and the importance of scheduling a visit

How To Detect Pain in the Elderly When a Loved One Has Dementia

The Care Company

Jul 21, 20212 min read

How To Detect Pain in the Elderly When a Loved One Has Dementia

You find a senior loved one with dementia rocking forward and backward, refusing to eat, and repeating the same words over and over...

The Importance of Post-Pandemic Strengthening Exercises for Seniors

The Care Company

Jul 15, 20212 min read

The Importance of Post-Pandemic Strengthening Exercises for Seniors

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

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...

Alzheimer’s Research Identifies Four Disease Subgroups

The Care Company

Jun 22, 20212 min read

Alzheimer’s Research Identifies Four Disease Subgroups

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