We’ve all been in situations where we have had to make hard choices about what we eat. Shall we eat the nutritious salad with all the veggies or the juicy, succulent cheeseburger? And more often than not, the cheeseburger wins the battle! If we as adults have trouble steering clear of yummy (i.e. unhealthy) foods, [...]

How Caregivers in Vancouver Overcome Communication Barriers with Clients Working as a caregiver for a senior with dementiain Vancouver, South Surrey, Surrey, Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and White Rock poses many challenges. People with conditions like Alzheimer’s and related disorders have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it very difficult for them to remember [...]

Identifying the 7 Biggest Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers Being aware of common issues caregivers in Vancouver and surrounding areas face can help you be on the lookout for signs you are experiencing them too. If you recognize early on that you are feeling any of these signs take action. It is easy for caregivers [...]

4 Tips on How to Prepare for Hiring a Nanny As a leading nanny employment agency in Vancouver and surrounding areas, we strive to ensure the best match possible between our nannies and clients. We peruse all client expectations and requirements and compare them to the profiles of our nannies. In this blog post, we [...]

4 Misconceptions Regarding the Effects of Aging Many people often assume that aging equals a steady, predictable decline in physical and mental abilities. People who experience pain, joint stiffness, mental fog and dimming vision after the age of 50 also excuse their conditions as being just part of growing older. It is true that with [...]

5 Tips on How to Use Music to Assist with Dementia Care The link between music and patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s was established many decades ago, yet the effects of the former on the latter have not been substantiated until now. A recent study discovered that dementia and Alzheimer’s patients can recall memories and [...]

Hiring Senior Care in Vancouver | Hiring an Agency over Going Private The day has come. One or both of your parents need help with basic needs, such as meal preparations, running errands, housekeeping etc. What are your options? Although many take on the responsibility of senior care by themselves, this may not be the [...]

The Importance of an Early Diagnosis for Dementia Care Treatment No one likes talking about Dementia, especially when someone they love may be affected by it. Fear and anxiety often hinder family members from seeking the advice of a physician and obtaining a diagnosis. Rest assured that there are positives associated with an early diagnosis [...]

Patient falls are the most reported safety concerns among the elderly population in British Columbia; accounting for 4 in 10 adverse events. Each home care provider is responsible for identifying, managing, and eliminating potential hazards for their clients. Older adults may be at increased risk for falls due to impaired mental status, decreased strength, impaired [...]