ComForCare Provides Free Monthly Caregiving Training
ComForCare Home Care provides training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiver Training Series. The 30-minute live virtual training is offered monthly and is free. Keep Reading
Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects approximately 15-20% of people age 65 or older, with a... Keep Reading
Understanding Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia. It's referred to by some as a... Keep Reading
Tips for Talking to Your Senior Parents About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Adults age 65 and up and/or individuals with pre-existing health conditions (i.e. diabetes, asthma,... Keep Reading
6 Socially Distanced Winter Activities for Seniors
Winter is here, and some of us are already experiencing those colder temperatures. As... Keep Reading
Documents to Have in Order for Your Older Loved One
Does your senior loved one have a medical and financial power of attorney?
The... Keep Reading
The Silent Thief of Sight: What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
It’s the second leading cause of blindness in the world – glaucoma. It affects more and... Keep Reading
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Receiving an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones... Keep Reading
What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they have to spend together, and COVID-19 has... Keep Reading
Reducing Hospital Readmission Involves Big Responsibilities and Small Details
“When the hospital discharged me, I was told I had to take one medication every two hours and... Keep Reading
How Family Caregivers Can Provide Care During COVID-19
Taking care of others, especially older loved ones, is a role that can be both incredibly rewarding... Keep Reading
What Family Caregivers Should Do if They Contract COVID-19
Caregiving for an older loved one can be a difficult, stressful task, and COVID-19 has made it even... Keep Reading
12 Questions to Truly Connect With Older Loved Ones
Have you ever heard that you are the main character in your own story? For most of us, we are the... Keep Reading
Keeping Older Adults Active During COVID-19
COVID-19 is a serious threat to us all, but older Canadian adults are at a high risk of... Keep Reading
13 Halloween Costumes for People Who Use Wheelchairs
Halloween isn’t just for little kids anymore and neither is dressing up. While... Keep Reading
Keeping the Home Safe and Sanitary During COVID-19
When we take the proper precautions, we can limit the spread of the coronavirus. In addition to... Keep Reading
Robot Pets Make Good Companions for Seniors
Like shelter and food, companionship is one of the most important necessities in life. Having... Keep Reading
6 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency
Finding a home care agency to watch over a parent, grandparent, spouse or another older loved one... Keep Reading
Loneliness and Aging: An Epidemic
It is estimated that up to 16% of older adults experience social isolation. According to Statistics... Keep Reading
The Benefits of Singing
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
When I was a kid, my mother would play the... Keep Reading