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By HCA Dev, 2:46 pm on July 13, 2022

In Patty’s family, the summer of 2022 will forever be known as the one when Nonno’s TV stopped working. It may sound trivial. But in reality, this technical glitch was anything but. “We’ve been in the process of moving my parents into an apartment that’s literally next door to us,”…

By HCA Dev, 12:33 am on June 1, 2022

Home care is a family affair for Carolina Orosa and her husband, Jay. It’s a journey they began years before founding Home Care Assistance Vancouver in 2010. As a young couple, Carolina and Jay weathered the storm of losing their fathers just months apart. That experience was fundamental to their…

By HCA Dev, 11:15 am on May 31, 2022

This just in: it’s officially spring in Vancouver—the perfect time to get seniors outside, and enjoying the best of the season. If the mild temps and plentiful daffodils aren’t enough to lure folks into the outdoors, the science should: pleasant weather has been shown to improve mood, boost memory and…

By HCA Dev, 12:16 am on May 30, 2022

Katie didn’t think much of it when she noticed her mother-in-law repeated things now and then. As it became a more common occurrence, she started to wonder if the pattern might be a sign of something more. “I often find Margery asking me if she’s ‘told me this story before’,”…

By HCA Dev, 3:15 pm on May 25, 2022

  When Nancy and John decided it was time to sell their bungalow this spring, everyone in the family had the same question: what about mom and dad? Well into their 80s, Nancy’s parents had been happily cohabitating with her and her husband for the better part of a decade….

Family caregivers often have mixed reactions to arranging for in-home care. On one hand, you may be excited about finally having less responsibility on your shoulders. On the other, you might be worried about how having someone else in your senior loved one’s home will affect your family relationships. Bringing in a professional caregiver is a solution that allows everyone to benefit. Choosing to begin your new journey with an open mind helps everyone make the transition to home care with ease. 1. Plan an Introductory Visit Home care agencies understand choosing a home caregiver is a personal decision. You need to know your loved one and the rest of your family can all get along with the person who…

By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on June 25, 2020

Seniors are the happiest people in Canada by age group, according to results from a survey mentioned on Canada.com. This is certainly good news, but some older adults need reminders when it comes to what can be done to stay positive and happy later in life. Continue reading to discover…

By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on June 18, 2020

Regularly making nutritious food choices isn’t going to cure Parkinson’s disease. However, it can provide an overall boost to health and wellbeing in a way that could make it easier to handle symptoms or fully benefit from medications being taken for this purpose. Just make sure to discuss dietary adjustments…

By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on June 11, 2020

Family caregivers often experience challenging emotions that include feelings of guilt, anger, and embarrassment. Too often, caregivers think there’s no one else around who can understand how they feel. You might also worry people will judge you if you say you’re frustrated or resentful as you carry out your duties….

By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on June 4, 2020

Adults feel tired periodically for a number of normal reasons. General fatigue may become chronic or happen more frequently than normal. This problem occurs for a number of reasons that may need medical intervention. The Aging Process As adults become older, their bodies begin to succumb to years of wear…