Spring is Here: Outdoor Activities for Seniors Through the winter season, seniors stayed warm indoors, avoiding the snow at all cost. Spring comes with many lovable perks such as fresh air which provides more energy, cleans your lungs, strengthens your immune system and boosts your mood. Additionally, research has found that spending some time [...]
Combating Loneliness: Keeping Your Senior Connected and Involved A recent study found a correlation between loneliness and cancer mortality risks, indicating that the role of loneliness is a significant factor to cancer’s course. The release of stress hormones is triggered by the feeling of loneliness, which ultimately associates with higher blood pressure, decreased resistance [...]
The Importance of Keeping Your Aging Senior Active A study recently conducted by the Australian Hearing Association discovered that 90% of the younger generation often look up to seniors for advice in areas such as health and living habits. Another study on Health.com found that as we age, our cognitive powers improve as well. [...]
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Heart Disease in Seniors Heart disease is a scary topic, but one that should be taken seriously. As you age, your risks of developing problems increases, but if you follow the simple steps below you can greatly reduce your chances of encountering these issues. Eat Fruits & Vegetables The effects [...]
Caring for Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, caring for them takes patience. The disease affects people’s ability to handle daily tasks, but luckily there are ways to help them maintain their dignity and sense of independence by using practical solutions. The three things to remember when planning [...]
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s In Seniors As parents and grandparents in your life become older, it’s normal for certain signs of aging to naturally occur like decreased mobility and some memory loss. Certain studies have shown that about 40 percent of people over the age of 65 experience some form of memory loss. But [...]
Agnes Trylinski Wins the BCCPA Home Care Provider of the Year Our very own Agnes Trylinski has won Care Provider of the Year in the Home Health category! To learn more about this accomplishment and what it means, below is an excerpt from the BC Care Providers Association detailing the awards. After receiving a [...]
How Seniors Can Get More Exercise No matter what age you are, incorporating exercise and a well-balanced diet will ensure your health and longevity. For seniors, exercise and physical activity increases mobility and actually prevents certain signs of aging. It’s important to remember that if you have been inactive for some time, start slowly towards [...]
Beth C. – Client Daughter Care at Home has provided caregiving services for my Mom since Jan 2016. We have been very happy with their services. Jenny is a very caring, conscientious and trustworthy caregiver. She has helped my mother immensely. She takes her out in the community for lunches out, shopping, walks and drives [...]
Sheli R. – Our Client Early 2017, I fell and had a terrible ankle fracture shortly after the passing of my mom. Being a busy mom of a young child, career woman, and still grieving, it was really hard to process the thought of becoming dependant for a few months post surgery with a [...]
