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…
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…
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…
June is Stroke Awareness Month in Canada What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of oxygen or blood flow to the brain. A blocked artery or the leaking of ruptured of blood vessels in the…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disease that affects cognition and movements. Some symptoms include balance problems, stiffness causing muscle aches, tremor, and loss of agility. As the disease progresses, seniors with Parkinson’s may also experience swallowing challenges, speech…
This Valentine’s Day, show your elderly loved ones some extra love and appreciation. A little extra effort can make a big difference. Share a special breakfast or lunch together. Involve kids – seniors love homemade valentine’s day cards, cookies and…
Canadians are aware that heart disease is a major health threat that rises as one gets older. To help curb the incidence of heart disease, the month of February is dedicated to “Heart Month” – a time to focus on…
The G8 Dementia Summit concluded with the countries involved agreeing to the following:
•To aim for a cure by 2025.
•To increase spending on dementia research and to have more people involved in studies.
•To support a global focus on dementia research by sharing information and data and making those data available to researchers more quickly.
First Class Home Care Inc. strives to give back to the community and has news about events they have participated in in the past and the upcoming Jingle and Mingle for the Children’s Wish Foundation. Visit us at www.firstclasshomecareinc.com to see what’s new.
As your parents grow older and require more help, what started out as a weekly visit and a trip to the grocery store can turn into hours a day spent preparing meals and driving to doctor’s appointments. The time you spend helping your parents can start to affect your work, your parenting, and your relationships. This article can help provide some pointers in how to balance your life and the care of your aging parents.
