How Family Caregivers Can Provide Care During COVID-19
Taking care of others, especially older loved ones, is a role that can be both incredibly rewarding... Keep Reading
What Family Caregivers Should Do if They Contract COVID-19
Caregiving for an older loved one can be a difficult, stressful task, and COVID-19 has made it even... Keep Reading
12 Questions to Truly Connect With Older Loved Ones
Have you ever heard that you are the main character in your own story? For most of us, we are the... Keep Reading
Keeping Older Adults Active During COVID-19
COVID-19 is a serious threat to us all, but older Canadian adults are at a high risk of... Keep Reading
13 Halloween Costumes for People Who Use Wheelchairs
Halloween isn’t just for little kids anymore and neither is dressing up. While... Keep Reading
Keeping the Home Safe and Sanitary During COVID-19
When we take the proper precautions, we can limit the spread of the coronavirus. In addition to... Keep Reading
Robot Pets Make Good Companions for Seniors
Like shelter and food, companionship is one of the most important necessities in life. Having... Keep Reading
6 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency
Finding a home care agency to watch over a parent, grandparent, spouse or another older loved one... Keep Reading
The Benefits of Singing
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
When I was a kid, my mother would play the... Keep Reading
Staying Safe During Summer Vacation
Summer is here once again, which means sunny days, hot weather, and of course, a well-deserved... Keep Reading
The Impact of Music on Our Memories
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
I will never forget the first time I saw... Keep Reading
Safely Storing Medication Around Grandchildren
For children, visiting their grandparents’ house can be a fun and exciting place to explore.... Keep Reading
The "Music Man" of COVID-19
Steve Toll sings tunes from the 30s to the 60s in a quest to connect with seniors and those living with dementia through music and conversation. When COVID-19 hit, Steve started getting on Facebook daily to help engage and connect with seniors who are sheltering-in-place.
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Cooking Up a Positive Attitude With Leftovers
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
I have always loved to cook. I remember as... Keep Reading
Virtual Reality: Not Just for the Young
We usually associate the latest technology with the young, but in the case of virtual reality, the... Keep Reading
Tech Tips for Older Adults
The technology is constantly evolving -- from new emojis, to software updates that we’re not... Keep Reading
Marques Jones of ComForCare in Northwest Richmond is Interviewed by CBS News
Marques Jones, President of ComForCare of northwest Richmond, says social distancing is difficult during in-home care, which often requires close contact for things like feeding, bathing and grooming. Keep Reading
Importance of Handwashing
Handwashing is an essential practice for limiting the spread of disease and is even more critical... Keep Reading
Home-based Care Providers Are an Essential Part of Navigating Back from Pandemic
Janice Pollard writes in Medium.com, "Caregivers showcase compassion every day just by the nature of the job they are in, but their dedication and willingness to continue caring for clients during a pandemic is nothing short of heroic." Keep Reading
The Pros and Cons of CBD for Older Adults
More and more adults and older adults are turning to CBD for pain relief. In 2013, Health Canada... Keep Reading
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