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Taking care of a senior loved one means making sure they stay healthy and independent for as long as possible. In Calgary, seniors are a growing part of the community, and regular health check-ups play a key role in keeping them well. A full body …

Did you know that seniors consume about 20.3 grams of added sugar per day on average? That’s a significant number, considering how vulnerable they are to sugar-related health issues.  Sugar is everywhere, from your morning coffee to your favorite …

Caring for seniors often means finding ways to bring joy and connection into their lives, especially during the holiday season. Social outings and engaging activities can significantly improve mental health and overall well-being for seniors. …

RSV causes 60,000 to 160,000 hospitalizations in older adults each year. Winter leads to more indoor gatherings, increasing the risk of RSV transmission. Although often thought of as a childhood illness, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can …

Seniors account for 70-85% of flu-related deaths and 50-70% of hospitalizations annually​, with weakened immunity making them more vulnerable to complications like pneumonia, heart attacks, and worsened chronic conditions. Annual flu vaccines help …

Are you ready to help seniors stay healthy and safe this winter? Cold weather can bring more than just the flu—it increases the risk of pneumonia, heart problems, and falls on icy surfaces. It’s also a time when feelings of loneliness can increase. …

As winter approaches, La Niña is expected to bring colder temperatures and heavier snowfall, leading to more than just inconveniences like slippery roads, extra shoveling, or increased heating costs. For those relying on home care services, the …

Caring for a senior loved one often comes with the challenge of meal preparation. Many people find it difficult to prepare balanced meals for seniors. However, we know that maintaining good nutrition is important for their health, supporting the …

Calgary’s summers can be surprisingly intense, with temperatures often soaring above 30°C (86°F). For seniors, these high temperatures can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be dangerous. Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat …

Taking care of your loved one can be tough. As the primary caregiver for your parents, effective budgeting and financial caregiving plannings are essential, regardless of the care approach you choose. Just as our parents budgeted for us, we must now …

Often wondered how to pay your caregiver? Other than fixed prices one way to invoice a caregiver is through Client-Directed Home-Care Invoicing for Families (CDHCI). CDHCI allows families to have greater control over the caregiving services they …

Loneliness is a big issue among seniors, often leading to a decrease in mental and physical health. As caregivers, it is crucial to recognize the signs of loneliness in our elderly loved ones and take proactive measures to overcome this silent …

In Calgary, likе many othеr rеgions, thе dеmand for homе carе sеrvicеs continuеs to risе as thе population agеs and individuals sееk to maintain indеpеndеncе in thеir own homеs. Howеvеr, thе еxisting modеl of homе carе oftеn ovеrlooks thе mеntal …

Homе carе sеrvicеs play a vital role in supporting individuals who rеquirе assistancе with daily activitiеs whilе allowing family mеmbеrs around thеm to maintain indеpеndеncе and dignity within thе comfort of thеir own homеs. Likе many othеr …

Crеating a dеmеntia-friеndly homе еnvironmеnt is еssеntial for еnhancing thе quality of lifе for individuals living with dеmеntia, as wеll as providing pеacе of mind for thеir familiеs and caregivers. More and more people are being diagnosed with …