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 Does In-Home Care look like for Your Loved One?
Living in the Comfort of Your Own Home Remaining in the familiar environment of one’s own home is a common preference among older adults. Home care services in Kitchener-Waterloo present a viable solution, particularly when family caregivers are unavailable. Before beginning the search for an in-home care provider, it is important to identify specific requirements […]
Help for a Loved One with Dementia Refusing Care
Anosognosia and Fear When aging parents suffering from dementia refuse help, it can be an incredibly frustrating experience. The emotions caregivers face can be overwhelming, including guilt, helplessness, and frustration. Acknowledging these emotions is crucial, as it validates the difficult role caregivers play. When that parent is exhibiting symptoms of dementia, worries for both the […]
How Does Cold Weather Impact Joint Pain?
Baby It’s Cold Outside! This winter has been especially cold and snowy, making many of us wish for some warm sunshine. Cold weather can change our daily routines and how we feel. When it’s chilly outside, things just seem different compared to warm, sunny days. People often hesitate to go outdoors when it’s cold. As […]
2025 Reflections: Connection In Healthcare
As we look back on the year, one theme stands out above all: the need for connection in healthcare. Moving forward in the New Year, Canadians want care that feels coherent, compassionate and continuous. They want fewer moments when their needs fall between the cracks. That desire for connection reflects decisions in 2025 and underpins […]
Live Safe & Independently with Medical Alert Systems
Personal Emergency Alarm Systems There are a few companies that offer medical alert systems in Ontario. Not every provider has the same product, longevity and experience, so it is essential to ask questions necessary to ensure your loved one will receive the service for their needs. Lifeline Canada was developed in 1974 by a husband […]
Who can Benefit from Promyse Home Care Services?
When you think of a professional home care agency like Promyse Home Care serving the Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge area, you may feel that it is only available for seniors. Indeed we are here for your aging loved ones, yet, we are so much more and available for a broad spectrum of individuals and life […]
