by Partners for Home | Apr 17, 2020 | Home Care, Private Care, Senior Care
The outbreak of coronavirus disease has been declared a global pandemic and a Public Health Emergency of international concern. Although a lot is still unknown about the virus, we do know that transmission occurs when one comes into direct contact with respiratory... by Partners for Home | Mar 18, 2020 | Home Care, Private Care
Truth is, it takes a very special kind of a person to be a caregiver. Caregivers do much more than just attend to the needs of their patients. They nurture, they listen, they affirm, they provide companionship, and much more. If your senior loved one or a sick family... by Partners for Home | Jan 20, 2020 | Home Care, Private Care, Senior Care
There are various reasons seniors resist care. They might feel that accepting a hand means loss of independence and control. They may also resist because they don’t want to be a burden to anyone. In reality though, in the golden years, an aging person’s body... by Partners for Home | Dec 11, 2019 | Caregiving, Home Care
While the holidays are a time of cheer and celebration, they are often a time of real loneliness for senior loved ones. Senior citizens face a lot of inevitable losses with the passing away of spouses and friends. It’s also at this time in their lives that their... by PartnersForHome | Dec 7, 2019 | Health, Home Care
Over 15% of Canadians have some form of arthritis, and the rates of arthritis condition skyrocket in the senior demographic; one in three senior men and half of senior women report some form of arthritis. Arthritis comes in a variety of different forms but, it is a... by Partners for Home | Sep 13, 2019 | Home Care
If you’re taking care of an elderly parent or relative, juggling between their needs and the demands of work, home and children will often result in burnout. In many cases, the ailing elderly have physical and emotional needs that only trained personnel can handle....