Loneliness and Aging: An Epidemic
It is estimated that up to 16% of older adults experience social isolation. According to Statistics Canada, 17.3% reported feeling excluded often or some of the time. What are the factors that contribute to social isolation? Below is a list from the National Seniors Council. Keep Reading
The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance
Planning for the future involves more than just saving some cash here and there for a rainy day.... Keep Reading
How Dementia Caregivers Provide Specialized Support for Patients
When a loved one receives a dementia diagnosis, it can be challenging to know where to find the appropriate support and care for them. The good news is that numerous options are available for seniors living with dementia in Canada — the key is finding one that can create a care plan that meets your family’s needs. Keep Reading
How 24-Hour Home Care Enhances Independent Living for Seniors
Families can find it challenging to find a care provider who offers flexible scheduling that meets the preferences and needs of an older adult, especially if they require a support worker at all hours. That’s where 24-hour care comes in. Keep Reading
Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Home Care Service Provider
Finding the right home care service provider for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. While a quick Google search might seem like a good starting point, the trust is that home care is more complex than what a search engine can offer. Making an informed decision means asking all the right questions. Keep Reading
The Benefits of 24-Hour At-Home Care: Why Around-the-Clock Support Matters
Making decisions about at-home care for you or your loved ones is never easy. It involves choosing who you can trust to be in your home, or theirs, on a consistent basis. When it comes to 24-hour at-home care, the stakes are even higher. It’s not just a full-time job – it's a continuous responsibility that helps establish a safe and supportive environment. Keep Reading
Practical Steps to Minimize Bathroom Hazards for Seniors
As we age, the bathroom can become one of the most hazardous rooms in the house. Wet floors,... Keep Reading
Choosing the Right Dementia Care for Loved Ones
Seeing a loved one cope with dementia could be emotionally disturbing. As dementia progresses, it often affects a person’s ability to take care of themselves and complete daily activities that once were simple. Keep Reading
Short-Term Home Care: Tailoring Care Plans to Individual Needs
When you’re looking for short-term senior care near you, it’s not unusual to feel a bit lost, especially if this is a new need for you or your loved ones. This kind of service fills the gap in care needs between longer-term solutions and standard health care. Keep Reading
Best Practice Considerations: Coaching and Support for Family & Professional Caregivers
In 2022, over 13.4 million Canadians aged 15 years and older—representing 42% of the population—provided unpaid care to children, youth, or adults with long-term conditions or disabilities. Among these caregivers, 1.8 million found themselves in the challenging position of providing care to both young and elderly dependents, forming part of Canada’s growing "sandwich generation."
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Savoring Life's Flavors: Senior Nutrition and Care with ComForCare
Across cultures and generations, mealtimes are made for connection, joy, and nourishment. This is... Keep Reading
Understanding Vascular Dementia
Dementia, or the loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that can... Keep Reading
Exploring the Benefits of In-Home Care Services for Seniors
While everyone’s care decision is personal and should be tailored to their needs, there is a certain baseline that should stay constant: a desire for quality care and a high degree of comfort. When you work with the right in-home care providers, this should be your experience. Keep Reading
Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Our 2023 Caregiver of the Year
At ComForCare, we believe caregiving is more than just a job—it's a calling. This... Keep Reading
Understanding Vascular Dementia: Your Questions Answered
When most people hear the word “dementia,” they think of Alzheimer’s disease.... Keep Reading
Early Signs of Dementia
It is common to have lapses in memory or changes in thinking, but if you have concerns about an... Keep Reading
Providing Compassionate In-Home Dementia Care: Tips for Family Caregivers
Seeing a family member deal with adverse effects of aging can be difficult, especially if they are dealing with dementia. It can get even more complicated when you take on a role that requires more than emotional support for this family member. Becoming a caregiver for an older family member is a noble decision, but it may not ultimately be in their best interest. Keep Reading
The 7 Stages of Lewy Body Dementia Explained
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a challenging and often confusing condition. LBD affects many... Keep Reading
Empowering Independence: Benefits of In-Home Care Services for Seniors
Care for older adults has evolved from how you may have once envisioned it. While retirement residences may be a good option for some, the current care options extend beyond what you may first think of when you hear “senior care”. As empowering senior independence becomes a higher priority, the need for in-home care becomes more apparent. Keep Reading
Comfort Around the Clock: 24-Hour Home Care Services for Seniors & Dementia Patients
The decision to get 24-hour home care for you or a loved one is a difficult one to make because it means admitting you need help, and it involves letting a new person into your home during a vulnerable time. However, when you receive help from the right care partner, it can make a world of difference. Keep Reading
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