How to Care for a Loved one at Home after a Stroke
There is life – and hope – after a stroke. With time, new routines will become second nature. Rehabilitation can build your strength, capability, and confidence. It can help you continue your daily activities despite the effects of your stroke. When you are the primary caregiver for at-home care for a loved one who has […]
Sharing the Holidays with our Senior Loved Ones
The holidays are a busy and exciting time for people of all ages! Sometimes it can be more difficult for our seniors. Cold weather can keep our seniors indoors, making it possible for isolation, loneliness and even depression. With so much happening, we want to keep our senior loved ones in the festivities as much […]
How to Prepare your home for Seniors after Surgery
It can be overwhelming for family caregivers and loved ones assisting seniors in thinking about all the things that must be done when preparing for a return after surgery. The first thing to remember is that support and assistance are always available from services like Promyse Home Care. Having professional help to address questions and […]
At Home Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Keeping your loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia safe at home may sometimes be overwhelming. There is help for your loved one and you and your family. Remaining at home with Alzheimer’s has been shown to help our loved ones stay healthier and happier and live longer. When looking after a loved one that you are close […]
Why In-Home Nursing & Post-Retirement Professionals are the Best Choices
Are you or a loved one considering in-home post-retirement or nursing care? Our Promyse Home Care professional caregivers will be able to give you the best care! What qualifies an in-home care professional to provide you or a loved one with the best care possible? All our in-home care professionals are medically trained, and many […]
Standing Up for Retired Persons
A Conversational Interview with Ashley Fox Ashley Fox, RPN, LNC, and Community Outreach Coordinator at Promyse Home Care, is passionate about senior care! We met with Ashley at Promyse Home Care to discuss what motivates her to work with geriatric patients and do good for the world in this venue! Q: What inspires you to […]
The Benefits of In-Home Care Over a Nursing Home
When it comes to long-term care in a nursing home or In-Home Care, you need to find the right balance of comfort and simplicity for your needs – and in-home care provides both! Aging, and the limitations that come with it, is a reality all of us must face. Whether you are considering long-term care […]
Keeping our Senior Loved Ones on their Feet
Among Canadian seniors, falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year, with the numbers rising. Falls and associated outcomes harm the injured individuals and affect family, friends, care providers and the health care system. Falls can lead to negative mental health outcomes such as fear […]
Differences between In-Home, Live-In and In-Home Nursing Care
Choosing the right services starts with understanding the main options available with each type of in-home health care. It is good to understand the different options available for aging at home so that when it is time for additional care for your loved one, you know which service(s) are suitable to provide the best care […]
In-Home Care help while on Long-Term Care Wait List
Many families caring for an aging parent or grandparent in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge may be considering the next step in the caregiving journey: applying for a bed in a Long-Term Care Home (LTC). Once their loved one qualifies and is accepted by the Waterloo-Wellington Local Health Integrated Network (WWLHIN), they will go onto a […]
