Creating a Parkinson’s-Friendly Home: Safety Tips That Matter For individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, home should be a place of comfort, familiarity, and safety. However, as symptoms progress, everyday environments can begin to present new challenges, particularly when it comes to mobility, balance, and coordination. How Parkinson’s Can Impact Safety at Home Parkinson’s [...]
Parkinson’s Disease: How Home Care Supports Daily Living Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that can result in shaking and difficulty with walking, movement, speaking or swallowing, and coordination. Because it affects each person differently, care should be tailored to the individual. For those living with Parkinson’s, maintaining independence at home can [...]
How CDHCI-Funded Care Supports Safe Aging in Place in Alberta Many seniors in Alberta want to remain in the comfort of their own homes as they age, but staying there safely often requires the right support. The Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program, or CDHCI, helps eligible Alberta residents access home care services. [...]
Small Bites, Big Wins: A Nutrition Guide for Seniors March is Nutrition Month in Canada, and it’s a good reminder that eating well can look different as we get older. Changes in appetite, energy, and routine can make meals feel harder, but small adjustments can make a big difference, especially for seniors and [...]
5 Heart Disease Risk Factors You Can Control February is Heart Month in Canada. A healthy heart starts with healthy habits, and healthy habits start with you! Here are five everyday habits to focus on to help reduce your risk: Healthy Diet One of the easiest ways you can introduce healthy heart habits [...]
Choosing a home care provider is a deeply personal decision. Families rely on home care agencies to support their loved ones’ health, dignity, and independence—often during vulnerable moments. Many clients eventually decide to switch providers. Understanding why this happens can help families make informed choices and encourage providers to raise their standards. Here [...]
The Aging Reality in Canada Canada is aging fast. As of 2024, nearly 1 in 5 Canadians is over the age of 65, and that number will keep growing over the next couple of decades. Behind that statistic are parents, grandparents, neighbours, and friends who want the same thing most of us do: [...]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Early Signs of Dementia and When Home Care Can Help January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to raise understanding about dementia, support families, and highlight resources that help people live safely and with dignity at home. At Care At Home Services, we work closely with individuals and families navigating [...]
Why Overnight Home Care Can Bring Peace of Mind to Families For many families, daytime caregiving feels manageable. There are routines, visitors, and plenty of light. But as evening sets in, worry often takes over. “What if mom falls when getting up in the night?” “What if dad forgets his medication?” “What if I [...]
The Importance of Overnight and 24-Hour Home Care Many families manage just fine during the day but worry sets in once the evening comes. What if a loved one falls overnight? What if they need help getting to the bathroom or remembering their medications? This is where overnight and 24-hour care can make all [...]
