September 27, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Drug abuse and misuse in the elderly is a worsening problem in Canada and other parts of the world. A big part of the problem is the number of medications that many seniors take. According to the IIRP Study published in 2017, approximately 66 percent of seniors are taking anywhere from 5 to 10 prescription … Continue reading The Dangers of Poor Medication Management by Seniors
September 20, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Home health care agencies are a dime a dozen. A quick search online will give you hundreds of options to choose from. But how do you know which home care agencies or independent Personal Support Wokers (PSW’s) are right for you and your family? When choosing a home care provider, there are some key things … Continue reading Choosing the Right Home Care Provider
September 6, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
After a lifetime spent being the “man of the house” and looking after himself and others, it’s not surprising that your father may be struggling with giving up his independence and accepting help. Chances are that he’s got the same misgivings about senior care that many have and is envisioning a complete loss of freedom … Continue reading My Dad Does Not Want to Give Up His Independence
August 8, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
While slowing down a little is a natural part of aging, it’s no excuse for being inactive. As a matter of fact, researchers continue to find evidence that an inactive lifestyle will actually make you age faster. A study published just last year that focused on elderly women found that those with a sedentary lifestyle … Continue reading An Inactive Lifestyle Takes 8 Years off Your Lifespan
August 1, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
If a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may have noticed that their agitation and disorientation seems to worsen as the day goes on. This late-day confusion is referred to as sundowning and is more common in mid-stage or advanced dementia. The symptoms of sundowning can be managed with a … Continue reading Sundowning – How to Reduce Late-Day Confusion
July 24, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Still cringe at the thought of your parents being intimate even though you’re well into adulthood? You’re not alone. Seeing our parents as virile beings can make even the most open-minded adult go “ick”, but getting over the ick factor is important when it comes time to consider senior care and the best options for … Continue reading Senior Intimacy – Why You Need to Talk to Your Parents about Sex
July 13, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Caring for an aging parent has become more difficult than it once was as we are in the throes of what has been coined the “sandwich generation”. The term “sandwich generation” refers to a generation of people, usually middle-aged, who care for their aging parents while still supporting their own children. Elderly Care Usually Falls … Continue reading How Caring for Your Elderly Parent Impacts Your Health
July 6, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
We rely on our hearing and vision for everything from communicating to navigating the world around us. As we age, these two important senses begin to decline. According to the Canadian Hearing Society, hearing loss is the most prevalent chronic condition affecting older adults and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) reports that … Continue reading Hearing and Vision Loss as We Age
June 26, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
You would think that with all the competition in the non-medical home care that somebody out there would be doing things the way Living Assistance Services does…but nobody seems to. It is probably because our Director, David Porter, strives to maintain a system that is personalized, with the emphasis on building relationships. And not just … Continue reading What is the Secret to Maintaining Client Loyalty?
June 21, 2018 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Planning ahead to have the help you need after surgery is important, but it’s easy to overlook the details when you’re dealing with health issues. Though some notice is certainly better, we are able to arrange help for you within 24 to 48 hours if needed. How we do it If you need help with … Continue reading Leaving the Hospital Today?
