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Senior Care: Reducing the Stress of Caregiving

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Senior Care: Reducing the Stress of Caregiving Caring for a senior who is failing to thrive can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for both the elderly individual and their caregiver. Failing to thrive in seniors typically involves a

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Benefits of Home Care vs Long Term Care

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As our population ages, the importance of making informed choices about elderly care becomes increasingly vital. Two primary options for senior care are home care and long-term care facilities. Each has its merits, but the benefits of home care offers

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Home Care: A Lifeline for Dementia Patients

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A Lifeline for Dementia Patients: The Transformative Benefits of Private Home Care In an era where the demand for personalized and compassionate care is on the rise, private home care has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals battling

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Caring for a Senior with Cancer: Compassion, Comfort, and Support

Caring for a Senior with Cancer: Compassion, Comfort, and Support Cancer is a challenging diagnosis at any age, but when it affects a senior loved one, it can be especially daunting. Seniors with cancer require not only medical care but

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Proper nutrition is essential for those 80+

Good nutrition is essential for seniors, especially those over the age of 80. Proper nutrition can help seniors maintain their health and independence, prevent disease and illness, and improve their overall quality of life. Good nutrition for seniors over 80

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“Why do I need home care after hip surgery?”

What is the benefit of home care after hip surgery? Home care after hip surgery typically involves a team of professionals who assist the patient in the recovery process and benefit the patient immensely. These professionals may include physical therapists, occupational

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Seniors and Fall Prevention

Seniors in Canada are having more falls than ever before and it continues to have an enormous impact on their quality of life. However, there is hope and with some simple solutions, our seniors can become healthier, be stronger and

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Helpful Tips – What Your Pharmacist Can Do For You

When you imagine a pharmacist you may picture an individual behind a tall counter wearing a white coat or a person who simply dispenses your medications. But in Ontario, pharmacists are able to offer a wide range of services to

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The Spirit of Giving

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The Spirit of Giving During the holidays, we want to share the spirit of those less fortunate or in need of some assistance. There are many wonderful food banks, soup kitchens and shelters that provide holiday meals to those in

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Caregiver Relief – Managing Alzheimer’s

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Caregiver Relief Taking care of a family member with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be quite stressful.  As the symptoms grow more complicated, managing and living with these increased behaviours can be quite exhausting.  “The better you take care of yourself and feel

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Testimonials

My mother fell and broke her hip four years ago at a retirement home in Etobicoke when she was 92 years old. As she needed 24-7 care at the retirement home while she was being put on a waiting list for a room at a long-term care facility, I contacted First Class Home Care (FCHC) who we had used for four months in the past after my mother hurt her leg badly. First Class Home Care very quickly mobilized a team of excellent Care Managers to be with my mom as soon as she was discharged from the hospital and provided the 24-7 coverage my mom needed. Twice in one year since breaking her hip, my mother had other medical problems that required her to be re-admitted to a hospital for several nights. The Care Managers from FCHC followed her to the hospital and stayed with her while she was there. The Care Managers from FCHC were also very knowledgeable on how to look after my mom as her dementia gradually became worse. A year and a half after my mom broke her hip, a room became available at a …
Client Testimonial - May 25th, 2017