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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...
Seven Myths That Lead to Caregiver Guilt
Upwards of 65 million North Americans are providing care for elderly loved ones—unpaid care that the RAND Corporation says would be worth $522 billion annually. Baby boomers had fewer children, which means there's a smaller pool of potential...
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...
Risk Assessments for Older Adults
For information, contact: Nancy Esson, Business Development [email protected] 705-293-5500 The European Commission reports that by 2025, more than 20 percent of Europeans will be aged 65 or older with a rapid increase of those over the...
Signs an Elder’s Needs Are Changing
For information, contact: Nancy Esson, Client Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-293-5500 Father sometimes leaves the garage door up all night with his keys in the car. Mother stays in the same outfit for days and limits her...
Seniors Living With Their Children
One of the most interesting things about North America’s societal evolution is the change in family dynamics. For many years, people would have children, and these kids would stay in the family home until they finished school. At that point, most children...
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. Then we're...
Six Reasons to Tell the Doctor About Memory Problems
Something wasn't quite right. Twice recently, Jim had forgotten where he parked the car. He sometimes found himself struggling for words. His wife Jeanne told him that he didn't seem like himself lately. Jim's father had developed Alzheimer's disease in...
Caregiver Fatigue - Five Signs That You Need Professional Caregiver 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...
What You Need to Know Before Hiring an In-home Caregiver for Aging Parents and Loved Ones
People feel unprecedented pressure to find immediate assistance as they try to balance their own career and family with the care needs of their loved one. In the process, many unknowingly create a risky situation for everyone involved. More and...