In recent years, there has been growing awareness for mental health issues in our communities. However, many people do not think of seniors as a population that is affected by mental illness. Furthermore, although significant progress has been made in ending the stigma associated with mental illness, for many seniors who grew up in an …
I had a patient who needed at-home care and I was the nurse admitting him to home-care services. He was a surly gentlemen who had gone through a terrible cancer ordeal and was now in recovery. He didn’t want me to be there, wouldn’t answer any questions, etc. But eventually, as time went on and with …
What are some tips I can follow to give the best care and stay safe? Connect with Care Recipients and their families Before committing to providing care, it is a good idea to connect with your Care Recipient and his/her family first. It builds rapport and you will get an idea of what you can …
When I speak to people about Vidal Home Care, I oftentimes need to emphasize that it is a home care company that simply uses technology as a platform to connect families to Caregivers. Vidal Home Care is not a technology company. Although our platform is one of the characteristics that make Vidal unique in its …
At Vidal Home Care, we love technology. Technology has transformed many industries since its adoption into our everyday lives. Some industries were early adopters, while others were slower to catch on. Undeniably, technology will continue to play an increasingly important part of our lives as we find new ways to leverage it to enhance and …
For as long as I can remember, the philosophy of “making the world a better place” has been engrained in my lifestyle, trickling down from my wise grandparents to my parents to me! I love my family deeply… we’re an inseparable circle of misfits and oddballs that love each other unconditionally, and I admire the …
We all know Canadian winters can be brutally cold. Frostbites, hypothermia and falls are among the numerous risks associated with cold temperatures. Older seniors, particularly, are at increased risk due to their fragility, impaired vision, poor circulation and a host of other factors. They also suffer more severe consequences; for example, they are more likely to have bone …
Caregiver Onboarding events are an opportunity for Vidal Home Care to welcome new Caregivers to the team. Caregivers learn about Vidal’s policies and procedures, and how to navigate the Vidal Caregiver app to connect and communicate with Care Recipients. The Onboarding events also offer a chance for Caregivers to get acquainted with the Vidal team, …
The study of memory loss and mental function in patients with Alzheimers’ and dementia is an ongoing effort. Here are some of what a few universities are doing to help advance the body of knowledge with respect to the disease. A new study at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hopes to …
I remember it was a Monday afternoon at work. I was cranky and tired. The phones were ringing off the hook, as they usually do at the office on Mondays. I saw my assistant’s silhouette behind the frosted glass door of my office and almost rolled my eyes. I had so much to do and …
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