Walk for Memories
Dear friends of Terri-Lynne and Paul, This year First Class Home Care will be participating in the Walk for Memories in Milton which will take place on January 25th, 2015 from 11am-2pm at the Milton Mall. We are asking for your support because even a small donation can go a long way if everyone pitches in together. So please go to our fundraising page link below to make your personal donation online today!. Read more ›
As we age we know there may come a time when we need help in managing our health care. We also know that for the majority of Canadians the thought of having to move from one’s home to a facility or institution is not on the top of one’s list. The overall preference for most seniors and their families is to remain at home for as long as possible. However, the choice is not always easy when the situation involves caring for someone with Alzheimer’s at home. Read more ›
Ways to Encourage Seniors to Eat
Getting enough to eat can be difficult for seniors. They may be struggling with loneliness, side effects from medications, diminished senses of taste and smell, a lower metabolic rate, and limits to physical activity, all of which can contribute to a senior’s disinterest in food. How can we encourage our loved ones to eat, and thus protect them from the dangers of malnutrition? Read more ›
The commonly-held vision of retirement – leaving the workforce at 65 and moving somewhere sunny and warm – is no longer practical for most older Canadians. Due to a variety of factors, such as a weaker economy, the recent recession, and longer life expectancies, Canadians are retiring later in life more than ever before. Many Canadians now expect to work until they are at least 70. In fact, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) now refers to itself by its acronym only, as they believe retirement is not a viable option for most of their members. Read more ›
November 2014 For many of you, dealing with a family member, relative or friend with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) for the first time can be a stressful and worrisome experience. First off, you don’t know what you are dealing with and how to respond to the person or situation. The very subtle changes you are seeing in this person such as forgetting names and dates that came easily to them before are quickly being brushed aside. Read more ›
Night time can be a dangerous time for the elderly. Sometimes seniors have their days and nights confused, sometimes they have bladder control issues that require them to get up in the night, and sometimes the dark itself can cause confusion and fear. With less supervision, less light, and greater disorientation comes an increased risk of falls, which can result in hospitalization and permanent injuries. Read more ›
As our parents age, we expect them to start having trouble with their memories; forgetting where they left their keys or being unable to remember names, for example. This kind of senior memory loss is, however, largely preventable. Here are five proven tips that your parents can start using now to keep their minds as young as their hearts. Read more ›
Hi There,This past Tuesday, April 22nd, Terri-Lynne, owner of First Class Home Care Inc. had the pleasure of meeting and sitting at the same table with Misssissauga Mayor Hazel McCallion at the Square One Older Adult Centre in support of Volunteer Appreciation Day. Read more ›
Because of the distance to travel, busy careers and other family commitments, many of you do not have enough time to check up on your aging parents or grandparents on a regular basis to make sure they are managing well at home. However, when you do find the time to visit, especially over holiday seasons, you may be shocked by what you find. For many of you, there will come a time when you will need to make a decision about how to best care for your aging parents or grandparents. How do you know when it is time to consider more care for your loved one? Read more ›
Managing Your Health at Home
There are a number of personal healthcare tasks that do not need to be monitored in a hospital setting, but can instead be managed in your home. Whether you choose to hire a home care agency to assist with these needs or you choose to manage them yourself under the direction of an outside specialist, there are some simple things you can do to manage your foot care, dental care, diabetes, and medication needs at home. Read more ›
