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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
Smart Home Tech for Fall Prevention: Senior Safety Guide
Falls remain one of the top health risks for people over 65. In fact, according to the program... Keep Reading
Episode 29: Strategies for Effective Care Transitions to Home

In Canada, care providers play a critical role in ensuring smooth and successful transitions for clients returning home from hospitals, rehabilitation centres, or long-term care communities. Unfortunately, these transitions don’t always go smoothly, and individuals may risk being readmitted to the hospital.

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In-Home Care Services Provided by ComforCare Home Health Care vs In-Home Care: Understanding the Difference Your Guide to Hiring the Perfect Senior Caregiver for In-Home Help What Makes ComForCare’s Services Unique How Transitional Care Helps Seniors Recover from Surgery at Home Reducing Hospital Readmission Involves Big Responsibilities and Small Details What to Do if You Are a First-Time Family Caregiver 5 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency Keep Reading
How Do Personal Care Services Enhance the Quality of Life for the Elderly?
Every person cherishes their daily routine; it’s an opportunity to create order in their life and ensure all essential tasks are completed. However, as seniors age, carrying out their routines alone can become difficult. Sometimes, this can be due to limited mobility or mental conditions, such as dementia. Keep Reading
How Light Housekeeping Services Enhance Daily Life for Seniors and Busy Families
While people of all ages hire housekeeping services to assist with their busy, daily lives, for older adults, these services are more than a convenience — they are essential. Keep Reading
Why Aging in Place is So Important for Seniors
Over the past two decades, interest in the concept of aging in place has steadily increased. More... 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

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