How to Choose an In-Home Healthcare Provider in Kitchener-Waterloo
The Right Provider Can Make a Meaningful Difference in Quality of Life Choosing an in-home healthcare provider for yourself or someone you love is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re planning for recovery after surgery, managing a chronic illness, supporting someone living with dementia, or simply helping an older adult remain […]
The Impact of a Compassionate Home Care Connection
Ashley Fox Shares What Inspires Her Career in Geriatric Nursing and Home Care Behind every compassionate home care experience is someone whose passion extends far beyond their profession. For Ashley Fox, Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Advanced Foot Care Nurse (AFCN), Gerontological Professional Nurse Certified (GPNC(C)), and Community Outreach Coordinator at Promyse Home Care, caring for […]
Promyse Home Care Mission, Vision & Values
The Company When considering home care services for a loved one, understanding the company helps decide who to entrust with your loved one’s care. Promyse Home Care is a Canadian Family Owned In-Home Care Services for your Loved-Ones. Our team of nurses & caregivers, offer a wide range of home and healthcare services for those […]
The Health Benefits of Tea For Seniors
Relaxing with Friends & a Cup of Tea Tea is a beverage many seniors enjoy that can also play a role in promoting better health in a variety of ways. Tea has an incredible history and, for many, is associated with comfort and traditions. The act of sitting down with a cup of tea can […]
Understanding Dementia Behaviors for Caregivers
Family Caregivers As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, there are many challenges for families to understand. People with conditions of dementia such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases, have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others,  take care […]
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 […]
