At Vidal Home Care, we’re always looking for ways to make it easier and more efficient for families to connect with compatible and qualified Caregivers. We’ve recently added new features in the Vidal Home Care app that we think will improve the way you find and connect with Caregivers. Just as before, family members can …
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When I graduated from civil engineering at the University of Toronto, my life seemed to be on the up and up. I moved out of my mom’s house in west end of Toronto and flew out to Calgary where I had landed a job that paid much more than I had ever been paid before …
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Whether you’re experiencing possible symptoms or are concerned for someone you care about, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto has developed the following list of signs to look for. Memory loss affecting day-to-day abilities– forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information. Difficulty performing familiar tasks – forgetting how to do something you’ve been doing your …
“We never worried about sunscreen when we were kids.” How often have we heard our parents or grandparents say this? Maybe it’s while we were putting sunscreen on ourselves or asking them to put it on their grandkids. Unfortunately, the more we learn about sun damage to our skin the more that memory of the …
Older people are always complaining about pain. It’s just a part of aging – right? Actually, wrong. Chronic pain may be common, but it is not a “normal” part of aging and it should be addressed. Chronic pain causes difficulty with daily function and sleep and can even lead to depression. Long standing pain can …
I became my father’s primary caregiver shortly after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I educated myself on the disease well; I knew the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, treatment options, and of course, the typical prognosis. Even then, I could not have anticipated all the highs and lows of being a family caregiver. The disease impaired …
Hot weather may be an enjoyable part of summer for most people, but it can be deadly for those who are unable to fully care for themselves. The elderly are especially vulnerable when the temperature rises because their ability to notice changes in their body temperature decreases with age, and many seniors have underlying health …
This past Sunday marked the end of Canadian Men’s Health Week which encouraged men throughout Canada to start talking openly about health care. The Men’s Health Foundation reports that 72% of Canadian men are living unhealthy lifestyles. Poor lifestyle decisions made commonly by males typically include smoking, diet, sleep, and exercise, all which can have a great …
Not too long ago I had the pleasure of working with an elderly woman. She lived in a community nursing home where I was working as a nurse, while her only daughter was somewhere else, on the other side of the country. She was through and through old fashioned, well dressed and well kept. I’ll …
What are some tips I can follow to get the best care? Connect with your Caregiver candidates To ensure your Caregiver is a good match for you and your family, utilize the Platform to connect with them before sending a Care Request. You can have a call where all family members who are involved in …
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