Category: Home Care

Imagine that you are elderly, frail, or feeling weak, either because of surgery, pain, or chronic or acute illness. Imagine that you have a loved one who is as such, and place yourself in his or her shoes. You need to get to a medical appointment, but you don’t know what questions to ask, you tend to be forgetful about what doctors say, or you may have some concerns that you’re worried you will not be able to articulate. If this is you (or your loved one), then perhaps a medical escort is the best option for you.

What can we do to proof a house for our elderly loved ones? In this article, we provide some tips for aging safely and gracefully “in place,” in the comfort of their homes.

During the peak of the pandemic, majority of the deaths were in seniors’ homes and long-term care facilities. This showed just how inadequate their living conditions were and, as a result, most of the population surveyed in this study declared that they would prefer to stay in their homes and access home care.

This article summarizes the state of home health care in Canada, including the characteristics of its recipients, unmet needs, effective interventions, and issues and challenges.

A more dedicated care plan will enable the identification of early symptoms or any changes in the health of these patients, particularly those who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 complications.

Not all of your loved one’s needs can be met with home care. It may also be that the time is not yet right for such a service. How do you know then when to seek home care?

Home care offers independence, familiar surroundings, family support, and personalized care, reducing stress for patients and caregivers alike.