The importance of dental health for seniors Dental care is key at every age, but as you age, like many health areas, your mouth and teeth require a little more TLC to keep healthy. The most important thing you can do is continue to see your dentist at least twice a year for [...]
Caring for loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease Few conditions can be as debilitating and emotionally taxing as Parkinson’s Disease. As things progress and become more difficult it is more important than ever to remember to care for yourself as well as your loved one so you don’t burn out. Take time for yourself [...]
4 senior nutritional needs to help you age gracefully As we age gracefully our bodies will begin to require slight changes to remain fighting fit. Here are 4 great ways to keep that youthful vigor in your step for years to come. Vitamin B12 As we age, we require more vitamin B12, also [...]
Brain Awareness Week 2017 This week is Brain Awareness Week and we wanted to help you get more familiar with the most complex organ in your body. Your brain controls every conscious and unconscious action and thought that you make, and is the pinnacle of human evolution. We can think of the brain [...]
7 tips for healthier kidneys today March is Kidney Health Month and we want to kick things off with a great list of 7 easy tips to help ensure your kidneys are in top condition: Quit Smoking This one should be the most obvious on the list. Smoking leads to many serious health complications, [...]
BC's Care Providers get a new day of recognition Care At Home Services wants to congratulate all our senior care providers on a new day of recognition for all their hard work! As of today, February 20th is now known as Senior Care Providers' Day in BC. Linda Reimer, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam [...]
Care At Home Services chosen for national improvement collaboration Care At Home Services has recently been chosen as 1 of 8 leading home care associations, by the Canadian Home Care Association to collaborate in a pilot project to apply and test proven improvement techniques to keep home care patients safe in their own [...]
For most people the holiday season is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. Yet too often, it is also the season of stress and hardship for senior caregivers. If you are caring for an aging parent or relative, the emotional toll of caregiving is year-round – but stress levels tend to [...]
What All Caregivers Need to Know About Stroke Strokes present a severe threat to seniors over 65 years of age, and their sudden onset can make them disastrous if untreated. When symptoms of a stroke begin to occur, caregivers must act immediately to prevent permanent long-term effects and in some cases, death. Although strokes [...]
Alzheimer’s is caused by the buildup of plaque on certain receptors in your brain, leading to short-term memory loss, change in behavior, and further cognitive issues. As we age, our risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia increases. Research indicates that genetics are one of the greatest risk factors of Alzheimer’s, but studies show that [...]
