Let’s Talk About It: Dental Care for Seniors
Oral health is essential to our overall health, so taking proper care of our teeth is more important than we think! Various individual factors come into play regarding seniors’ oral and dental care and depends mainly on personal circumstances and histories. In addition to the general wear and tear that takes place over passing years, […]
Benefits of Home Care for Adults with Special Needs
Home care services are not just for seniors! People of any age with chronic illness or disabilities can benefit as well. People with Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities can live and work successfully in their communities. These days adults with special needs have a wide range of options to live more […]
Coping with Wandering Senior Loved Ones with Dementia
Wandering is a standard behaviour among seniors with dementia. It refers to when someone with dementia moves about aimlessly or without a clear purpose. Wandering can pose a safety risk for the individual and cause caregiver stress. Caregivers must establish a safe environment and keep track of the senior’s movements to prevent them from getting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 and Prevent Falls
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 […]
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 […]
Is Palliative Care in Ontario Free
In Ontario, there is no cost for palliative care medical services for patients in their homes, hospices, or hospitals. Because it is publicly funded, if you qualify for OHIP and need to be in a hospital, hospice, or long-term care home, palliative care services are provided. Home care is also publicly funded by the Home and Community Care […]
