Standing Up for Retired Persons: A Conversation 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 get up every morning? Ashley: The […]
The Benefits of In-Home Care Over a Nursing Home
When it comes to long-term 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 options for a loved one or yourself, […]
The Significance of Foot Care for Senior Loved Ones
Foot care for our senior loved ones is integral to their health. Taking care of their feet and checking for problems has many benefits. The importance of staying active Being able to walk easily is essential, especially for our senior loved ones, and walking is a great way to keep fit. Foot problems can quickly […]
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 care, live-in care, 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 […]
How to Eat and Be Healthy After a Stroke
After suffering a stroke, it might be harder to get all the nutrients you need. Your healthcare provider can assure you are getting good nutrition. Healthy eating can improve your health and reduce your risk of having another stroke. There may be conditions that make it difficult to eat and drink, such as: These challenges […]
Who can Benefit from Promyse Home Care?
When you think of a professional home care agency like Promyse Home Care, you may feel that it is only available for seniors. Guess again! While older adults certainly make up a substantial portion of home care beneficiaries, there are many other situations where home care can be extremely useful. For example, Promyse Home Care […]
Peace of Mind with 24-hour Care for Seniors
Having someone there to deal with issues that may arise overnight or provide companionship and support can make a huge difference. Everyone knows the value of a good night’s sleep for our health and having the energy to carry out daily tasks and activities. As we get older, an uninterrupted night of sleep can become […]
How to choose an in-home Healthcare Provider
At some point in time, you and your family may call in additional support for the senior members of your family. When looking at in-home care options, it’s essential to feel safe, comfortable, and independent. The right home care provider will give you and your loved ones all the aspects of home, companion, and, if […]