What are the Symptoms and Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?
You may have seen a heart attack occurring in the movies, with the victim violently clutching at their chest, followed by a dramatic fall to the ground. However, the symptoms of a heart attack are often much more subtle, and it is not always immediately apparent what is happening. Certain signs to watch out for […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration – Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge
Some degree of vision loss is typical with older age and it can range in severity and effects. Macular degeneration is one form of vision loss that can significantly impact daily living and independence. Understanding macular degeneration and its effects on vision can empower seniors and their caregivers to be proactive in watching out for […]
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 […]
Aging in Place for Senior Loved Ones
Research shows that about 90% of seniors wish to grow old in the comfort of their own homes to maintain their independence for as long as possible, and turn to family and friends for help when needed. This is what is referred to as ‘aging in place’. With Canada’s increasingly aging population, this means that […]
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 […]
Importance of Vitamin D for Seniors
We often hear how the sun can give us the recommended dose of Vitamin D if you expose yourself to about 10 minutes a day between noon and 4 pm; however, it is not always possible to rely on getting enough Vitamin D for seniors sitting in the sun. When it comes to managing health […]
