Home Care Archives - Likas Nursing & Home Care Services

Three Nurses Signaling Hearts With Hands

6 April 202311 April 2023Home Care

Likas Nursing Offers Medical Escort Services

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.

18 March 20224 June 2022Home Care

Safe House: A Guide to Preparing a House for our Elderly Loved Ones

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.

6 January 20224 June 2022Education, Home Care

MEET OUR TEAM: Khalil, Care Companion and Screener

Meet Khalil Bautista, an important member of our team, whose responsibilities as a screener and client companion put him in the midst of fighting the pandemic.

29 November 20214 June 2022Home Care

Canadians want home care, not long-term facilities

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.

24 October 20214 June 2022Home Care

The State of Home Health Care in Canada

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.

24 April 20214 June 2022Elderly Care, Home Care

Exercises for the Elderly

Exercise may seem daunting at first, especially if you haven’t had an active lifestyle. Also, age can make physical activities difficult. However, exercise has many health benefits for mind and body. You need not have a gym membership or fancy equipment to start an exercise regimen. You need only yourself and your motivation to bust some moves! Whether at home or outdoors, here are some exercises you can start with.

16 April 20204 June 2022Home Care

Home Care Services During a Pandemic

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.

26 March 20204 June 2022Home Care

When to Consider Home Care

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?

14 March 20204 June 2022Home Care

Why Choose Home Care?

The word ‘home’ conjures feelings of warmth and family. In times of great stress, sickness, and anxiety, there is a need to be taken cared of. And at the same time, nothing is more reassuring than being at home. Thankfully, modern medicine allows a lot of services to be delivered to the patient in the comfort of his or her own house.