Deciding to take supplements requires careful thought and discussion with your general practitioner. Ideally, you can get the majority of your nutritional needs met by eating a well-balanced diet made up of whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats Read the full article.
For many, the turning of the calendar year indicates it is time to think of tax season. Winter may seem to be dragging, but before you know it, April will be here with warmer temperatures and the tax man. Tax time can be a time of frustration and anguish. Read the full article.
Everyone’s muscles become more prominent and stronger from birth to age 30. Our muscle mass begins to deteriorate about 3-5% each decade after that. The less active you are, the more you can lose. Even active people will lose some muscle. Read the full article.
Dementia impacts 50 million people today and will triple by 2050. It’s time to erase the stigma, take action and put dementia on the agenda. Home Instead’s commitment begins with care but extends into advocacy. Read the full article.
As we age, not only do we lose our hair and our hearing, we tend to lose teeth. Before you know it, eating has become an endless chore with tasteless food that may result in reduced nutrition and unnecessary illness. Read the full article.
Many seniors are extraordinarily polite and do not want to hang up on a person, so they can quickly be sucked into a phone scam. The result is an embarrassed parent that can develop mistrust in people. It can even affect their sense of wellbeing. Read the full article.
When you are the primary caregiver of your elderly parent, you face the constant struggle of handling the care of your mom or dad. If you have a family of your own as well, then the work grows exponentially, as does the guilt. Read the full article.
Learn the foods to avoid so that you can make the best decisions for your nutritional needs. There are many types of meat, vegetables, and fruits you can partake. Remember to make your plate colourful. Read the full article.
The four key things a successful business needs to create a family-like corporate culture from one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Culture recipients, Home Instead, Inc. Read the full article.
Are you the primary caregiver for your aging parent? Do you find yourself trying to strike a balance between caring for your spouse and children while also meeting the needs of your mom or dad? Many Canadians are finding themselves in the same struggle. Read the full article.
Make the holidays even brighter by bringing Mom and Dad home for the holidays. Preparing and planning for all the meals and family while caring for your loved one may seem overwhelming. Professional caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care can help. Read the full article.
Today’s seniors are finding that retirement planning looks different than what their parents saw. Instead of hanging up their career at sixty-five-years-old, men and women alike are staying put in the workforce for much longer. Read the full article.
Today it is hard to avoid the Internet. Unfortunately, for all the good the Internet can bring, there are still those who would bring harm to the unsuspecting, including senior citizens. Keeping safe online is possible when you know how to be cautious. Read the full article.
Professional CAREGivers shine light on seniors during the holidays. These caregiving tips can help family caregivers keep the holiday spirit alive for senior loved ones. Read the full article.
Avoid burnout and guilt by taking time to care for your health and well-being, too. If it all seems too overwhelming, the home care professional at Home Instead Senior Care Mississauga can bring relief to you and your family. Read the full article.
You may have noticed that Mom does not enjoy her favourite meal like she used to. As the taste buds deteriorate, your loved one may lose interest in eating, which may lead to malnutrition, a weak immune system, and disease. Read the full article.
Nothing beats retirement. You have more time to devote to hobbies, family, or other pursuits. The trade-off for all the extra time on your hands is the reduced funds coming into your account each month. Read the full article.
It’s November – a time for reflection and gratitude. We want to thank family caregivers for their selfless dedication to caring for aging loved ones. Read the full article.
Now is a great time to help your aging parent make new friends and avoid the loneliness that can threaten a senior’s mental health. According to the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health, depression is the most common issue for the elderly. Read the full article.
Today, more and more people find themselves stuck between two worlds. They are raising their children, and they care for their parents. This situation comprises of struggles and triumphs, including a tight-knit family. Read the full article.
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