Knowledge of Dementia Improves the Family Dynamic
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and their focus is on Knowledge. Knowledge is a vital key in learning more about Alzheimer’s and Dementia, so that families can identify the warning signs and our senior loved ones can get an early diagnosis and the help and support they need to live a better quality of life. […]
Hiring Extra Help for Seniors in Retirement Homes
In November 2024, Promyse Home Care celebrated 14 Years of Compassionate Care! We offer in-home nursing foot care, companion support, in-home care, and specialized care. We are also excited to provide extra help for your senior loved ones living in retirement homes in KItchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Every moment with our clients has been a […]
What to Expect When Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery
It is no secret that hip problems are a major concern for older adults. In a lot of cases people do anything they can to avoid surgery, as the thought of going under the knife is terrifying to many. Most people wait until the pain and stiffness become unbearable before opting to go the Hip […]
Dementia’s Journey with In-Home Client-Focused Care
The Journey of Dementia As our loved ones age, their needs change, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and providing the right care and support is paramount to their quality of life. In-Home Client-focused Care is taking centre stage through Dementia’s Journey, […]
How to Balance Caregiving, Work and other Obligations
Providing care for an aging loved one can be challenging and stressful. It can become overwhelming trying to balance caregiving, work and other obligations yet so essential to maintain a comfortable work/life balance without too much stress. Balancing Caregiving Caregivers generally take on several significant roles: scheduling appointments, providing emotional support, helping with medications, managing […]
Diabetes Management for Seniors in the Waterloo Region
Cases of people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes continue to climb across Canada, and particularly for people over the age of 65. About half of the people in Canada living with Diabetes are 65 years of age or older. No two older people are alike and every person with Diabetes should have a customized Diabetes […]
Respite Care in a Retirement Home
Retirement homes and assisted living communities are places where seniors often end up when it is no longer feasible to continue living at home, generally because of health conditions and mobility issues that make independent living difficult, if not impossible. Promyse Home Care recognizes that each senior is unique. Our caregivers go beyond the basics, […]
Safe Medication Management and Review
Effective medication management can present a considerable challenge for older adults taking an assortment of medications for various ailments. It is reported that almost 90% of people over the age of 65 are taking some sort of medication. Just shy of two-thirds of the senior population is taking multiple medications at any given time. Making […]
Three Valuable Senior Care Tips for Millennial Caregivers
Millennials across the country are feeling the pressure to provide care and support for an aging loved one, whether it be parents or grandparents. Millennials include anyone born between the years of 1981 and 1996. Millennials are often the subject of a variety of negative stereotypes, including assumptions that they are lazy, ill-prepared, and lack […]
How to Help a Loved One Accept a Dementia Diagnosis
It can be incredibly frustrating when a parent, partner, or another family member is denying, or unable to recognize, their own cognitive impairment. The goal is to help them accept a Dementia Diagnosis, get the right care and establish a plan for the future, but when acknowledgement or awareness is not forthcoming, providing assistance becomes […]
