February 8, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
It’s a common misconception that in-home care is for people who are very ill, immobilized and unable to do anything for themselves. In-home care agencies provide more than just advanced home care for those in dire medical condition. Many of the home care services we offer are the same responsibilities that a lot of people … Continue reading Caregiver as a Personal Assistant
February 1, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
With Canada’s aging population growing at record speed, it’s not surprising that we’re seeing a shortage of Personal Support Workers to keep up. Baby Boomers are aging and many had fewer or no children. This not only means more seniors in need of care without children to care for them, but also fewer people of … Continue reading The Shortage of Personal Support Workers in Canada – Is There A Solution?
January 18, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Your spouse has died, your children live far away, and most of your close friends are already in assisted living facilities. This is the reality for many seniors who want to continue to live at home but find themselves alone and wondering how they will manage. Many people who get to this stage think that … Continue reading Going solo – you don’t have to
January 10, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
More than 62,000 strokes occur in Canada each year and approximately 405,000 people in the country are living with the effects of stroke, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. A stroke happens when blood flow to any part of the brain is stopped. Strokes can range in size and the effects depend … Continue reading Stroke – Effects, Limitations, and After-Care
January 4, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
It’s understandable to have some reservations about hiring an in home care provider given that you are inviting a virtual stranger into your home or a loved one’s home. If you or your aging loved one are ill and in an especially vulnerable place, the idea of entrusting a stranger with your/their care can be … Continue reading Caregivers do no harm – Debunking Common Myths
December 28, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Regardless of your age or situation when Golden Girls hit the airwaves, chances are that you, like so many others, thought that their living arrangement seemed like a good deal. Certainly better than Shady Pines, like Sophia often joked about! Co-housing for older adults, also often called “home sharing for seniors”, is when two or … Continue reading Co-housing for older adults
December 13, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
According to Statistics Canada, back problems are one of the most common chronic conditions in Canada—low back pain especially. Back pain can range in severity from mild to severe and can be a dull ache or a shooting or stabbing pain. When bad enough, it can impact your ability to perform even simple daily tasks. … Continue reading Back Pain – Causes, Limitations, and More
November 30, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Those of us lucky enough to live in Ontario have access to amazing social workers and other support personnel to help when crisis strikes. Whether for a broken hip or a serious medical condition, all of the professionals working within the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) work together to help seniors return home after a … Continue reading Social workers and their role in senior care in Ontario
November 23, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
What may not constitute an obstacle to you may be to your elder loved one. There are actually areas of the home that should be addressed to better suit the mobility and agility limitations we can all expect to experience as we age. Take a Walk Through The House Keep all areas of the home, … Continue reading Safety For Seniors at Home – Making Your Loved One’s Home Safe
November 9, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
With our senior population growing faster than ever, so are smart technologies geared at improving the lives of seniors. Smart technology—or gerantechnology—devices include things like telecare and telehealth, robotics, and various information and communication devices, from smartphones to health trackers. With all of these products available to do anything from control lighting and appliances with … Continue reading Smart Technology for seniors – Can it replace the Human Touch?
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