While there is a lot of information available on what questions to ask when looking for a home care service, it’s just as important to know what wrong decisions to avoid throughout the hiring process.
In this article, Stay Home Foreverbrings to light some of the prevalent errors that could put the lives of a loved one at great risk. They have put together a list of the most common mistakes people make when choosing a care provider and how you can avoid them. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
My dad turned 84 in November 2021. I contemplated if I should have a party for him or not. After all, 84 was not a big milestone. I was already planning his 85th birthday bash and with COVID did I want a lot of people surrounding him?
After giving some thought I decided to have a party. 2020 and the beginning of 2021 was an extremely hard time for him. Apart from the fact that he was dealing with the death of my mother who he was married to for 52 years, being housebound due to the pandemic, he was struggling with a lot of health issues. Not a month passed by without me having to call 911 and rushing him to hospital. There were many times I did not think he will survive. But he pulled through and he has not been in this great state of health for many years. I decided it was time to celebrate. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Stay Home Forever Inc.wishes you all the joy of the Christmas season, and we look forward to serving you in the New Year, in your home, your sanctuary.
We have always focused on ensuring our clients enjoy peace and comfort at home, and we promise to continue our service to keep it so in the coming years!
A routine means doing the same basic activities around the same time every day. This gives structure and a natural flow to the day. We describe what a daily routine is and share 3 top benefits that seniors get from a regular daily routine. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Seniors need to exercise, too! Physical activity can help you live longer; help prevent health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke; maintain mental health and independence; and help you enjoy a good quality of life. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
The vast majority of Canadians aged 65 and older live in private homes rather than retirement homes and other facilities for the aged. The older you get, the more challenging this kind of arrangement can be, though, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Seniors who use a walker are getting some help with balance, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t still vulnerable to falls. We explain why seniors who use a walker still need to improve balance, how to stay safe while exercising and share a step-by-step guide to these 5 exercises. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Caring for elderly parents and loved ones can be an extremely difficult task but here are some bits of advice that may help you through the process. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Respite care offers a respite, or a break, to overworked caregivers. During respite care, an external nurse or aide temporarily helps tend to the person who needs care. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It may be due to health problems, weight or pain issues, or worries about falling. Or perhaps you think that exercising simply isn’t for you. But as you grow older, an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever to your health. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Today was a downer – our first client with Stay Home Forever Inc., passed away. We had been trying to call her for over a week as her housekeeping service was due. She is usually quick to return calls and chat endlessly. She would call us even from the hospital and tell us to please meet her at her apartment the day she is released from hospital so we can assist her undress and get to bed and give her some food. She had no one. Briefly she said she had no contact with her children and her husband had passed away – she had 1 good friend in Toronto and that was it. When she was sick she called 911 and ambulance picked her up and she took a taxi back to her apartment. She added us as her emergency contact person because she had no one else. She wanted to chat to someone more than anything else. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
When it’s time to make a change in your older adult’s living situation, choosing from the available senior housing options might feel overwhelming.
Options range from aging in place at home to full-time care in a nursing home.
Looking at the basics helps you narrow the list to a couple of options to investigate further. That way, you won’t have an overwhelming number of places to consider. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Stress management has been associated with increased senior health and well-being. While retirement seems to be a time of little stress. After all, with job stress that’s been endured for decades out of the picture, one may wonder if there even is stress after retirement — senior stress can still originate from relationships, finances, and retirement itself, as well as from many other areas of life. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
You desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an in-home caregiver. What can you do?
Seniors often won’t admit they need help, even if they’re struggling with everyday tasks. In-home care can be a sensitive subject that leads to arguments or an immediate shutdown when you bring it up. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
I’m sure you are familiar with the slogan, ‘Just say no’ that Nancy Reagan suggested as part of an anti-drug campaign during the 1980s. I think those words are a good mantra for stressed-out family caregivers to adopt immediately! CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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