A common occurrence throughout the country is regularly seen at most hospitals. More and more elderly patients are readmitted to the hospital shortly after discharge because of Canada's aging demographics. 12 percent of more than 700,000 senior patients had...
As parents and loved ones become older, their wellbeing and safety can become major concerns. For all of us, our memories can struggle with age, and that can affect how well we look after ourselves. That can range from...
It’s never easy seeing the people who once cared for you reach a point when they are no longer able to care for themselves. No one particularly wants to outsource the care of their loved one to a complete...
Well we have heard of email, electronics, e-myths, e-learning, e-bay, e-news, e-transfer, etc. etc. etc. but now e-caring?We were impressed with the initiative to create such an application and why it took place. The team here could totally relate as caregivers...
During a year when the cost of everything seems to be going up, how can caregivers get bargains on home-health equipment and medical supplies they use regularly?Fortunately, even while inflation rages, grocery prices rise weekly, and gasoline is...
Keeping aging parents at home is a challenging task. However, there are many benefits to home care that will change your mind. These ten most prominent benefits show that home care is one of the best things you can...
When considering professional home care for a senior loved one, family caregivers may have to sift through an overwhelming amount of information, making it difficult to know what is true and what isn’t. Where could family caregivers and seniors...
Many of our loved ones are discharged from the hospital and put into the care of caregivers. Their main objective is to stay healthy and remain at home. Caregivers can help with this in order to prevent hospital re-admissions....
As family and caregivers sometimes it is hard to know if your senior or older adult needs some kind of in home care. They may say everything is fine but how do you really know if you don't actually...
Have you thought about saving for senior care options? Have you started?
No one really enjoys these conversations but a recent article that shows some financial considerations for senior care options in North America is an eye opener.
Here are two in...
