March 5, 2020 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Incontinence is one of the topics that adult children find the most difficult to talk with their aging parents about. It’s not surprising, though, when you consider the difficult transition our elderly parents are in. Once the authority figures who took care of us, they are becoming the ones who need care. To make the … Continue reading How to Talk To Your Aging Parent about Incontinence
February 27, 2020 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit meant to help people with disabilities or their caregivers. If you qualify, you can receive up to $8,416 per year (2019 amount), but according to many, figuring out whether or not you’re eligible isn’t that easy. Only roughly 40 percent of Canadians who qualify receive … Continue reading Top 10 Ailments to qualify for a disability Tax Credit
February 14, 2020 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Have you heard the old line about youth being wasted on the young? According to the most recent life satisfaction study, there’s more truth to that line than you’d expect. Looks like in this day and age, Canadian seniors are happier than their younger counterparts. What the study says Based on the study released by … Continue reading Study Shows Seniors Are Happier With Their Lives than Young People
February 7, 2020 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
It may take everything in you to keep from putting a pillow over his head to stop his snoring and her nagging may drive you batty, but there’s still no one else you’d rather be with. So, in honour of National Spouses Day, January 26th, let’s celebrate your union and all the wonderfulness that comes … Continue reading Here’s why having a spouse is good for your health
January 2, 2020 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
The trend of waiting to start a family is no longer a trend, but the norm with most couples having their first child in their 30s. You might be surprised to learn that the number of women giving birth after the age of 40 is also rising and has risen steadily over the past decade, … Continue reading Teenagers as Caregivers: The consequences of caregiving at a young age
December 16, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Having enough money to cover unexpected costs is a common worry for Canadians planning retirement. We worry about having enough to cover groceries, housing, and the leisure activities we dream of enjoying once we retire. But what about medical expenses? It turns out that many Canadians are confused about what’s covered by OHIP after retirement. … Continue reading Retired and No Longer on a Health Plan: Here are your out-of-pocket expenses not covered by OHIP
December 4, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
The majority of older Canadians want to age in place. This is not all that surprising – home is where the heart is, after all! But if home is where you want to remain for as long as possible, you’ll need to plan for it. A Closer Look at Elder Care Renovations When people think … Continue reading Renovating Your Home To Comfortably Age In Place – You’ll Need More Than Just a Grab Bar!
November 14, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
November is Diabetes Awareness Month in Canada and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. There’s no better time to address the care issues faced by thousands of Canadians, the majority of which are seniors. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body uses blood sugar. It has the potential to cause serious … Continue reading Caring For Seniors with Diabetes
November 7, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
News articles and statistics on caregiving and employment often focus on the losses suffered by companies when adult children take time off to care for their elderly loved ones. But what about the impact that caregiving has on the employee who’s trying to take care of work and their aging parent? The Impact of Caregiving … Continue reading How Caring for Your Elderly Parent Is Affecting Your Job
October 18, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Of all the senior issues that make the news, there’s one big one that gets little attention. We’re talking about transportation. This Non-Issue is Actually a Big Issue When thinking about senior care, the focus is often on making sure seniors have a comfortable place to live, food on the table, and the medical care … Continue reading Getting Around – One of the Biggest Challenges for Canadian Seniors
