June is Stroke Awareness Month in Canada
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Owner of First Class Home Care, Terri-Lynne Rade presented with award from Misssissauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Congratulations to Terri-Lynne Rade!
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This Valentine’s Day, show your elderly loved ones some extra love and appreciation. A little extra effort can make a
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In Canada, coordinating and strategizing in-home patient safety is immensely important to senior home care providers. As baby boomers reach
Continue ReadingStrategies for Mid Level Dementia – Supporting Your Loved One
Imagine a place where expressing yourself becomes even more difficult and you are confused about things in every day life
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Joyce is one of more than 200,000 people in Ontario alone who lives with dementia. Every day she must manage
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Suffering from injuries as a result of a fall, stroke or cardiovascular event can be challenging for seniors. The good
Continue ReadingPrevent Unintentional Injuries: Simple Ways to Fall Proof Your Home
Today people are living longer, are more active and enjoy healthy lifestyles. A fall can affect all of these wonderful
Continue ReadingQuality of Life – A Caregiver’s Admiration
When we talk about the seniors we care for we always talk about how much we love helping them or
Continue ReadingThe Best Reasons to Journal Every Day
Journaling every day can be extremely beneficial. Building a habit to write in a journal can be very easy and
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