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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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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

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Happiness & Joy, Health Care, Nutrition, Wellness

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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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

Mid Level Dementia

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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Quality of Life – A Caregiver’s Admiration

Jean’s Homecare Assistance

When we talk about the seniors we care for we always talk about how much we love helping them or how interesting it is getting to know them. The connections we develop help us to experience who they really are

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The Best Reasons to Journal Every Day

The 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 is an uplifting experience for people of all ages. Writing your inner thoughts on the safety of a piece of

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Healthy Aging: It All Begins At Home

Healthy Aging

‘Are they healthy?’ ‘Are they ‘happy?’ Those are the two most important questions that we always ask ourselves about our loved ones as they ease into their golden years. Of course, their health is always on our minds. We worry

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Build A Lasting Relationship

Build a lasting relationship

Growing old together is a special and important relationship for married couples. Your retirement can be a rich experience when shared with a spouse. A spouse provides extraordinary companionship and support.  However, when health and mobility decline in our elderly

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Why Being Present Should Take Precedence

Boomers Lifestyle, Boomers Habits, Alzheimer Care, dementia treatment

As a society, we tend to focus on the future. We have a nasty habit of planning and scheduling every moment of our lives. Whether it’s a detailed ten-year plan or a promise to ourselves to be retired by 55,

Posted in Boomer Bucket List, Boomers Lifestyle, Happiness & Joy, Health Care

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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