Posts in the ComForConnections Podcast category
Best Practice Considerations: Coaching and Support for Family & Professional Caregivers
In 2022, over 13.4 million Canadians aged 15 years and older—representing 42% of the population—provided unpaid care to children, youth, or adults with long-term conditions or disabilities. Among these caregivers, 1.8 million found themselves in the challenging position of providing care to both young and elderly dependents, forming part of Canada’s growing "sandwich generation." Keep Reading
Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Dementia Care Strategies: The Transformative Power of Dance
Caring for an individual with dementia requires a multifaceted approach focused on enhancing their quality of life. One particularly transformative method within dementia care is dance. Keep Reading
Personal Care Services: Enhancing Well-Being and Quality of Life
Aging is a part of life for everyone, but how we experience these later years is far from universal. Many people imagine this process happening in a retirement community or a nursing home. For some, this is an amazing option that fulfills their personal and medical needs. Keep Reading
Best Practice Strategies: ‘Smart Aging’ Education for Older Adults and Caregiving Teams
Many older adults make significant life decisions in crisis moments — but many don’t realize that doing this could harm their well-being. That’s because making rash decisions typically involves a lack of resources, information, and tools needed to make the best choices. Keep Reading
Strategies for Implementing Person-Centered Parkinson’s Care
Parkinson's disease (PD) affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and is projected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. It is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease, following Alzheimer's disease, and sees nearly 90,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. each year. Keep Reading
Best Practice Considerations: Home Care's Supportive Role in Hospice Care
Did you know that in-home care providers play an important role in supporting patients receiving hospice care? In fact, professional caregivers, who are both highly trained and compassionate, offer a range of non-medical services. Keep Reading
Best Practice: Fall Prevention Strategies
Falls affect the quality of life of all individuals, especially older adults. As we get older, age-related changes increase the risk of injury from falls, limiting activities and social engagements, and resulting in physical decline and more complex conditions. Keep Reading
Nourishing Mind, Body & Spirit in Aging
Research has shown that food holds cultural and emotional significance for older adults, contributing to their overall well-being in old age. Meals are not solely about fulfilling physical hunger; they encompass social, emotional, and cultural dimensions that play a crucial role in promoting the holistic well-being of older adults. Keep Reading
Leveraging Technology for Fall Risk Detection
As the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations. Keep Reading
Strategies for Implementing Person-Centered Dementia Care
It is estimated that more than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number is expected to increase rapidly to 131 million by 2050. Keep Reading
Frontotemporal Dementia: Best Practice Strategies
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for individuals under 60, impacting roughly 50,000 people in the U.S. However, experts consider that number to be a vast undercount because of how challenging it can be to diagnose. Keep Reading
Best Practice Considerations: In-Home Care vs. Medical Home Health
Did you know there are differences between the services provided by in-home care and medical home health providers? A study by Johns Hopkins shows that about 25 million older Americans rely on home-based services as they age in place. Keep Reading
Alzheimer’s Facts, Figures & Best Practices
Millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias. As the size of the U.S. population aged 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number of Americans with AD or other dementias. Keep Reading
Welcome to ComForConnections
ComForCare is excited to announce the launch of our new educational podcast for aging services professionals, ComForConnections. As an aging services professional, staying up-to-date can be daunting, especially in the dynamic care continuum. That is why we have designed our episodes for busy professionals like you, who are deeply passionate about providing the best care possible to older adults. Keep Reading

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