Whenever a new year arrives, it’s natural to get into “resolution” mode. You start thinking about what you want to achieve and you might even start committing to paper a plan to reach those achievements. Whether you consider them resolutions or goals, one thing is for sure: As a caregiver, you should definitely be setting […]
Caregivers and their care recipients rely on provincial healthcare systems and organizations more than other Canadians. For some, their daily lives can seem like a never-ending sequence of shuffling back and forth between different health and caregiving professionals. Patient-centered care can help your loved one and you navigate the care system more easily. While there has […]
When you become a caregiver, learning from others plays a critical part in how effective you will be. It provides insight into challenges you’re likely to encounter and much-needed solutions or perspectives. In the end, it all benefits your loved one’s health and well-being, as well as your relationship with each other. Caregiving books, websites, […]
Despite its many rewards, caregiving is one of the most challenging roles you can have in life. Add the most stressful time of the year — and Covid 19 — to the mix and it can become downright miserable. For a significant number of Canadians, the holiday season is a source of anxiety, depression and loneliness. […]
Caregivers can make a critical difference in the quality of health care a loved receives when they leave the hospital to go home. Knowing what to expect, staying informed, and making key preparations will be vital in ensuring that few or no adverse events take place and that there is no need for readmittance to the hospital. […]
You’ve probably heard that being a family caregiver is one of the greatest acts of love and kindness. It can be extremely rewarding, including helping to prolong a close parent-child bond and setting an example for the next generation. Unfortunately, caregiving can also be fraught with unpredictability, anxiety, guilt, hopelessness, and financial burden. Added together, […]
In Canada, there are currently more than seven million people aged 65 and older. It is the fastest-growing demographic in the country. Millions of seniors — and the organizations that serve them — rely on volunteers. In 2018, more than 24 million Canadians aged 15 and older volunteered, giving about five billion hours to their […]
Hiring an in-home, professional caregiver can be a daunting task. You want — and need — the help, but you might be reluctant to hand the reins over to a total stranger. It’s understandable. However, a comprehensive set of questions to ask caregivers during an interview will help to smooth the path. No doubt, you […]
5 Things You Should Know about Social Prescribing While you might not be familiar with the term “social prescribing,” chances are that you as a caregiver or your loved one has benefited from it in the past. It goes by other names, such as community referral or social referral, and essentially takes a holistic approach […]
Therapeutic and Uplifting Activities for Elderly People Without question, staying active is one of the best ways to enjoy better health and well-being as you get older. Some elderly people are able to have a fully active lifestyle, while others might have limited physical mobility that influences the types of activities they can do. But […]