Making the Holiday Season Brighter for Seniors The holiday season is a time for being with loved ones, for sharing warm moments and for helping others that are less fortunate. It can unfortunately also be a lonely and sad time for some, and seniors are definitely vulnerable to this. They often have little or no [...]
3 Holiday Activities for Seniors As we quickly approach holiday season, we start planning on spending a bit more time with our loved ones than we usually would be able to. After all, Christmas time is one of the best times to bond with your family members. Other than the usual strolls around the [...]
-Type 2 Diabetes affects million of people worldwide. It’s a chronic disease that affects the way the body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. Many don’t even know they have the disease as symptoms are subtle and easily overlooked. Diabetes is very common and affects more people as they age. Cases of diabetes that are unchecked [...]
Things To Do With Senior Parents Living At Home If you have senior parents living at home with you, chances are you’ve sometimes thought about different ways to spend quality time with them and break up the regular routines. This is great chance to truly appreciate each other’s company and allow for making some [...]
5 Foods That Are Great For Arthritis Relief Continuing with September’s theme of arthritis awareness, Care At Home Services would like to share with you the top 5 foods to ease arthritis symptoms. While it’s not necessarily possible to prevent arthritis by eating these foods, consuming them can ease inflammation and relief joint pain [...]
What Is Arthritis and How Can I Prevent It September is recognized annually as Arthritis Awareness Month. Half of all people aged 65 and older struggle with arthritis, with the most common symptoms being osteoarthritis and gout. Take the initial step to educate yourself and your senior loved one on the symptoms of arthritis [...]
The Importance Of Immunizations For Seniors You may not know it, (and we don’t blame you) but this month is National Immunization Awareness Month! There’s a lot of talk on social media these days about the value of vaccinations and immunizations, the possible side effects, and the general need for them. We’d like to [...]
What Is National Immunization Awareness Month? August has been titled the National Immunization Awareness Month across North America. There are events held throughout the month, both physical and on social media, spreading awareness of the importance it is to get vaccinated and the benefits of doing so. Many friendly competitions take place at health [...]
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 [...]
