June 7, 2022
In-home care offers unique benefits and comforts Providing the care and support our ageing family members need is not always possible. The responsibilities of work, home maintenance, and children often leave us without the time to be as present as we would like to be. Likewise, many of us live at a distance from our […]
Seniors have been faced with many challenges due to the Covid-19 virus. As we all know, seniors are especially vulnerable to the Covid-19 virus. The extra care seniors have had to take to minimize their risk of infection has meant living with limited access to resources, comforts, and companionship for the past several months. The […]
Choosing in-home care for your senior parent has many benefits. As our parents and family members age, they often need more care and day-to-day support to maintain a good quality of life. For many of us, providing the care the seniors in our lives need isn’t possible because of responsibilities at work or living at […]
The seniors in your life need your help to maintain a good quality of life while in isolation. As we continue to keep our homes and families safe during this COVID-19 outbreak, it’s important to consider the needs of the seniors in our lives and in our communities. Provincial and local health agencies are taking […]
Social Distancing and Self-Isolation: What Does It Mean? In light of the ongoing spread of the Covid-19 virus, self-isolation and social-distancing are two terms you have likely heard a lot recently. But what do they mean? Social distancing At this time, everyone has been advised to practice social-distancing. Social-distancing is one way to help slow […]
What is Covid-19? Covid-19 has arrived in Peterborough. Over the past few weeks, we have watched and waited as the Covid-19 virus has made its way across the country. The Comfort Keepers team has been following the news and health advisories very carefully. As always, the health, safety and happiness of our clients, staff and […]
Insomnia is the most common sleep problem in adults 60 and older. We often assume that sleep and seniors go hand in hand, however that isn’t always the case. Many things change as we get older. Something that we don’t necessarily expect to change is how we sleep. In fact, 46% of adults 65 and […]
Depression is a real risk among seniors No matter what age we are, living a life of purpose, connection and joy are critical for our physical and mental wellbeing. Older adults face a variety of challenges including vision loss, social isolation, mobility problems and memory loss. Consequently, life can be more difficult to enjoy and […]
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