What You Can Do When Elder Abuse Is Happening to an Older Adult
Elder Abuse Awareness June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario will join communities locally and across the world to heighten awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) focuses our attention on the need for all of us to take responsibility in preventing elder abuse. Elder abuse […]
How Senior Home Care Improves Quality of Life
90% of Seniors Prefer Aging at Home The desire to age gracefully in the comfort of a home full of familiar memories, is something more aging individuals want; however, aging often leads to several health conditions and challenges, many of which can affect how a person moves, feels, and connects with others. For families who […]
Caregiver Stress
How to Ease and Support Caregiver Stress by Colleen Martin, Social Worker, MSW, RSW The following excerpt is from Donna Ashworth, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Scottish poet, author, and women’s mental health advocate. “My granny used to say, you’ve been through the wringer. And I felt those words deeply. Because life is a wringer. […]
Advance Care Planning by Colleen Martin, Social Worker, MSW, RSW
It’s Never too Early to Start Planning 93% of people in Canada believe it’s important to talk about their wishes for their care with family and friends …yet only 1 in 5 has a plan. Advance Care Planning Day, celebrated annually on April 16th in Canada, encourages Canadians to reflect on what matters most, discuss […]
Seniors Embracing Life with Hearing Loss
Taking Steps to Improve What You Hear People with hearing loss often think ahead about how they will communicate in different situations. Sometimes, hearing aids or cochlear implants alone are not enough. Hearing loss means you do not hear sounds as well as you used to. While hearing loss cannot be reversed, there are ways […]
Practicing Self-Care for Caregivers
Anyone that has provided care for an aging family member knows that it can be a very rewarding, yet exhausting, endeavour. In order to continue to be effective, caregivers must engage in self-care practices or they run the risk of needing medical care and assistance themselves. What is Self-Care? Self-care is getting heavy exposure these […]
Broken Hearts: Understanding and Treating Heart Failure
Understanding Heart Failure Heart failure is an increasing concern across all age groups, affecting 6–10% of individuals over 65 and up to 20% of those over 75. Early signs of heart failure are similar among older adults and other age groups. Advances in treatments for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes have contributed to longer […]
Seniors Move with LiveWell Health and Physiotherapy
Collaboration with the Healthcare Community Promyse Home Care embraces a team-based approach to care provision through the collaborative efforts of every member of the care circle within the community. By collaborating with the broader healthcare team we ensure a coordinated approach that addresses both medical and emotional needs of our aging community. Moving as we […]
What is the Difference between Palliative and Hospice Care?
Palliative Care is more than End-of-Life Care. It’s about improving quality of life at any stage of serious illness. Palliative Care supports physical, emotional and spiritual needs, and can benefit people:  https://youtu.be/veQv_NhBrVQ?si=XGSfdbU944bFA46h Palliative Care is specialized care to provide comfort and dignity for the person and the family living with the illness. If the […]
At-Home Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia at home can feel overwhelming at times. These conditions gradually affect memory, thinking, and behavior. As they progress, your loved one may need more specialized care. In John Zeisel’s book, I’m Still Here: A New Philosophy of Alzheimer’s Care, he writes, “I remember the first time […]
