Caregiving Resources

  • 5 Surprising Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation

    5 Surprising Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation | With senior isolation and loneliness on the rise, it’s likely that you or someone close to you is feeling lonely or isolated. Here are a few surprising ways to help seniors socialize and avoid isolation.

  • How Companionship Can Improve Heart Health for Seniors

    How Companionship Can Improve Heart Health for Seniors | As we age, the importance of companionship and social support becomes surprisingly even more important for senior heart health. Seniors are at a higher risk of heart disease due to natural aging processes but did you know that loneliness and isolation

  • 10 Tips for Caring for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease

    10 Tips for Caring for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease | Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, with the right understanding, patience, and care, you can make the journey more manageable for both you and your loved one.

  • New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors

    New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors | It’s a new year and a great time to set some goals to keep your life enriched, active and full of all the things you like to do! As we age, it’s important to be proactive about our health and wellbeing to ensure maximum independence for years to come.

  • Companionship is good for the heart

    It is no secret that social isolation is a growing problem, especially with quarantine still in effect across most of Canada. Currently many seniors are struggling with loneliness and isolation. Having quality connections and social supports can increase happiness and longevity.

  • Senior community resources

    Navigating the senior's health care space can be intimidating with all the information and resources out there. Here are some general links to organizations that are helpful for seniors.

  • Self-care is important for frontline workers and caregivers

    If you are a caregiver or a frontline worker you may be experiencing emotional and physical fatigue. It is important to take care of your body and mind while you are taking care of others.

  • Caregivers need care too

    In Canada, over 8 million people provide care to a chronically ill or disabled loved one. Being a caregiver to your spouse, parent, sibling, relative, neighbour or friend is rewarding but can also be very challenging. Continue reading for tips and personal stories about caregiving.

  • Get help with stroke care

    If your loved one recently had a stroke, it is important to remember that rehabilitation is a vital aspect of recovery as it helps stroke survivors learn new ways of performing tasks that will help compensate for any residual damage.