by maria | Oct 31, 2024 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support
Many children are fortunate to form deep, lasting bonds with their grandparents or great-grandparents, gleaning pearls of wisdom that help them understand different perspectives on the human experience that will last a lifetime. Young children often understand that...
by maria | Sep 13, 2024 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support
Most adults take pride in keeping a clean, tidy home for their families to enjoy or to be always ready for guests. We often inherit good housekeeping habits from our parents, who always ensured our childhood homes were immaculate, orderly, and hygienic. However, as...
by maria | Aug 26, 2024 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support
Although it may have happened too long ago to remember, our parents taught us good grooming habits to carry for the rest of our lives. Taking the time to ensure we’re clean, groomed, and appropriately dressed sets our day off on the right note and helps us feel...
by maria | Jul 11, 2024 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support, Health
Many of us treasure memories of our moms or dads preparing healthy, nutritious meals in the kitchen for our families, knowing they loved to prepare food as much as we enjoyed eating it! However, many people tend to develop memory issues or cognitive impairment as they...
by maria | May 31, 2024 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support, Homecare
As a family caregiver, you have the opportunity to strengthen bonds with an older loved one with dementia. However, ongoing care can present challenging moments, especially if your relative has diminished communication skills, is easily confused, or demonstrates...
by michael | Nov 1, 2023 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support, Fitness & Activities, Health, Homecare
November is Fall Prevention Month in Canada, a time to raise awareness about preventing falls and fall-related injuries. According to StatsCan, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians, with 20 – 30 percent of seniors experiencing one or more falls...
