Our senior years can be some of the most enjoyable years of our lives. You’ve worked hard and if you’re fortunate you get to enjoy retirement, travel and spend time with family and friends. However, with aging frequently comes increased…
The Tsunami of Dementia is happening. According to Alzheimer’s Society of Canada there are currently over half a million Canadians living with dementia- plus about another 25,000 new cases diagnosed every year. By 2031, that number is expected to rise…
Many Albertan’s believe that if they require Home Care Services that AHS is the only funded option. This is not the case! You can request to allocate your AHS funded home care dollars to the home care company and/or provider…
As we go through the aging process, we may notice some physical or medical challenges that prompt us to consider what we need to do to continue to live at home. One of the services that can provide a wide…
When you’re a primary caregiver, burnout hits when you least expect it. Warning signs of burnout It can be hard to self monitor for burnout especially when caring for a loved one. Many feel guilty for thinking that they are…
Seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age more than ever! A recent study says that 90% of seniors will do whatever it takes to continue to live at home and we understand why. Aging in place…
It is well known that the aging population is growing, but did you know that by 2025 1.2 billion people on our planet will be over 65? That’s 15% of the world’s population falling into the category of being a…
Proving care and support to a family member or as a career can be exceptionally rewarding, challenging, emotional and even heroic. Knowing that your interactions are impacting someone’s life directly can be overwhelming. Also, having someone rely on you heavily…
High-tech home care Technology bridges the gap to allow seniors to age in place more easily Research suggests that over 83 per cent of seniors are willing to do what it takes to stay in their homes as they…