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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
6 Reasons Why You Should Tell Your Doctor About Memory Problems
We all know that some changes are a natural part of aging. You might find you need reading glasses to catch up on your News Feed. There’s a chance you’ll need to turn the TV volume up a few notches. There may even come a day when you trade in your...
5 Ways to Manage Workplace Stress for Caregivers
The professional journey of a caregiver working for a private home care provider, or an agency, is a rewarding one, but not without its share of guilt, grievances, and stress. All of our caregivers at Right at Home Canada are highly empathetic to the...
Avoiding the 5 Pitfalls of Negotiating Family Caregiving Responsibilities
Caregiving is a team sport. Sharing the responsibility of caring for an elderly relative can bring families closer together and make it easier on everyone. Unfortunately, negotiating family caregiving responsibilities can be a challenge in and of...
Caregiver Fatigue - Five Signs That You Need Personal Service Worker Assistance
Looking after an ailing loved one is a major responsibility, but one many of us are happy to accept. However, no matter how well you plan for these changes in your life, there is always the risk of taking on too much. If this happens, your health will...
Benefits of Short Term Live In Care
Family caregivers are integral to providing care in the home, but as many have found, looking after someone 24-7 can be demanding. Caregiver fatigue is a very real concern and can lead to full-blown burn-out with an inability...
Managing High Blood Pressure With In-Home Care
Following the doctor's instructions helps keep blood pressure at a healthy level. To most of us, blood pressure is a bit of a mystery! We go to the doctor, the doctor puts a cuff on our arm, inflates it, listens, and jots down a set of numbers...
Home Modifications Keep Seniors Safe and Improve Quality of Life
The floors are too slick, and the stairs are too many. Most homes in Canada are not designed to accommodate the needs of people age 65 and older. The home that many of today’s seniors bought at a young age was not built with an older person’s needs in...
Elderly Caring for Other Elderly
Paul is 92 years old and slowed significantly by his Alzheimer’s, but when his 74 year old home caregiver arrives to get Paul out of bed, bathed and groomed, the day takes a turn for the better. As the demand for elder care services increases, more...
Overcoming Caregiver Fear
As a caregiver, you will be confronted daily with people, situations and events over which you have little or no control, and if you allow yourself to dwell on what might happen, you could easily become overwhelmed by fear. In our online Caregiver...
