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caregivers and families navigating the home care journey.
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3–5 minutesEmbracing the Essence of ‘Living at Home’ in Later Years
I am going to say something controversial. I do not like the saying “Aging in place”. Now, I absolutely believe that everyone should stay in the home they are comfortable in as they age, but for some reason that saying rubs me the wrong way. What about all the living, visiting with loved ones and
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2–3 minutes
Bringing Services to Your Doorstep: Enhancing Homebound Life
Have you recently been through an injury or illness and feeling home-bound? It can get pretty depressing looking at the same four walls and trying to fill the time. Sometimes just a few days, a few weeks, or sometimes a few months. It is important to have things to look forward to and be held
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2–4 minutes
Take Half A Day to Save Your Family Weeks of Work
In todays culture, we rarely want to think about or even talk about death. What an odd thing, considering we will all go through it. We will all experience losing loved ones, and as painful as it is, it is a natural part of life. I encourage my family and friends not only speak about
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2–3 minutes
Tackle Your Bathroom Safely and Confidently
Home Safety looks very different as we age. When we have young children, we focus on their safety. Putting locks on doors and cupboards, making sure the sharp knives are out of reach. Some families like to have a dog for protection. When children grow up and move out, we start to think about our own
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3–5 minutes
Respect is our highest level of care and compassion
When we talk about respect in the workplace, we probably think to the traditional definition “a deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements”. However, when we are discussing in home care or healthcare providers, the secondary meaning is much more important. “Due regard for feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions
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2–4 minutes
Personal Commitment & Compassion in Care
When I am welcomed into a home to discuss senior care, I realize that I could be the third or fourth person you have welcomed, given your family story to and asked the same questions to find out if I am the right fit. It can be time consuming and exhausting! But it must be
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6–9 minutes
Thinking About a Senior Care Facility?
There are many considerations when choosing a care home for yourself or a loved one. And most likely you are already over burdened. Our current culture and standards of living often do not leave extra time and resources to quickly take on what is often another part-time or full-time job caring for an elderly relative.
Let’s make a Care Plan together
You and your loved ones deserve Platinum Care.