Home Care Assistance of Toronto
355 Eglinton Ave. W. M5N 1A3 Toronto, ON, Canada

We can all agree it has been a challenging year for seniors and professionals alike. A pandemic has disproportionately affected older adults and their families, causing stress and heartache. This winter will test everyone’s resolve to stay safe and find creative ways to continue to do business and serve our clients. Read about what both seniors and senior care professionals can expect through the winter, and how to find ways to cope in these challenging times. https://homecareassistance.com//the-dark-winter-what-senio #holidays #stress #winter #staysafe #tips

The holiday season is a time of connection and memory-making. The arts offer a meaningful medium for this memory-making, especially for those living with dementia and their loved ones. Check out these holiday art ideas! https://homecareassistance.com//connecting-through-art-ove... #holidays #connectingthroughtheholidays #connectingthroughart #holidayseason #dementia #memorymaking #seniors #tips #ideas

Taking care of yourself is so important, especially as we get older and this beautiful Christmas Ad by DocMorris really shows why. #repost #selfcare #selfcaresaturday #takecareofyourself #christmas #christmasad #holiday #mattersoftheheart #inspiring #heartwarming

If you’ve also lost someone you love dearly, the emotional weight might seem like too much to bear during the holidays. You aren’t alone; here are our suggestions for how to handle the holiday season after losing a parent, loved one, our spouse. https://homecareassistance.com//how-to-handle-the-holidays #loss #love #youarenotalone #holidayseason #holiday #tips

We’re so thankful to have incredible caregivers on our team, like Bryan! Here he is with his client spending a great afternoon together! She says I’m very glad he’s here because he makes me good meals and is very nice and caring to me #ThankfulThursday #attitudeofgratitude #homecare #caregiver #caregiverappreciation

What are you most thankful for? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments? #wednesdaywisdom #quoteoftheday #thankful #quotes

Holidays often come with stress, especially if you are caregiving for your loved one with dementia. Use these tips to help get you prepared for a joyful and meaningful holiday season. https://homecareassistance.com//10-ways-to-manage-stress-a #holidayseason #tips #dementia

As we age, falls can become increasingly common and risky for seniors. Use these precautions to take care of your loved ones and their homes to help prevent falls #fallpreventionmonth #fallprevention #tips #seniors #homecare #fallrisk

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to feel stressed. Given the current circumstances of social distancing and isolation, it is important to practice self-care through comforting and safe activities. Try focusing on your pet, taking some time out of your day to cook a healthy meal, relax with a cup of herbal tea, or read a book. For more activities to stay engaged during the pandemic, check out our Life Enrichment Guide here: ... https://homecareassistance.com/life-enrichment-guide #selfcare #activities

While diabetes can strike anyone, seniors are more at risk, simply because their bodies have experienced more wear and tear.and more sugar! Sadly, diabetes increases the chances of coronary disease, heart attack, and strokes in seniors. Read on to learn more about diabetes and the preventative steps you can take: https://homecareassistance.com/bl/diabetes-in-older-adults... #diabetes #seniors #diabetesinseniors #worlddiabetesday #worlddiabetesday2020 #prevention #tips

Today is #worldkindnessday. Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible - Dalai Lama... #worldkindnessday2020 #bekind #kindness

HCA’s #fridayfeature recognizes outstanding work ethic, dedication and enthusiasm. This Friday we feature Jean! Jean joined our team late in 2018, since then she has taken on several full time clients and assisted part time in a great effort to help out when needed. Consistently we are told how amazing she is. Always going the extra mile; always a smile on her face! Just check out the banana bread she made for her client! Jean is a warm, intelligent and thoughtful caregive...r who always puts her clients first. That's a lot of ALWAYS! We hope to have her always!! #caregiver #caregiverappreciation #heroesbehindthemask #healthcarehero

Pneumonia in the elderly can be life threatening. It’s important to know the early signs and symptoms of pneumonia and what you can do to help. Read on to learn more about symptoms, causes and what treatment looks like: https://homecareassistance.com/blog/pneumonia-in-elderly #pneumonia #WorldPneumoniaDay #homecare #tips

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. However, while rare, it is also possible for men to get breast cancer. Fortunately, outcomes for breast cancer patients have improved significantly in recent decades. Read on for 7 warning signs of #BreastCancer https://homecareassistance.com//7-warning-signs-of-breast-

Today is #WorldHeartDay The heart provides essential blood flow, sending oxygen and nutrients and removing toxins from the body, brain and muscles. By understanding the lifestyle choices that affect this necessary organ, we can keep our heart healthy and strong. Read on for #tips on #HealthyHeartHabits https://homecareassistance.com//cardiovascular-health-six-... #Hearthealth #TuesdayTips

This past Monday, Home Care Assistance hosted a virtual event for World Alzheimer's Day consisting of a set of presentations by renowned experts in Alzheimer’s disease and brain health from our expansive global community of advocates. The feedback we have received from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, so we thought you may also find value in watching the recording! Please view it here, and share it with anyone else you think would benefit from Alzheimer's prevention and brain health tips: https://youtu.be/skLJ4Bh6hy0 #mondaymindfulness #brainhealth #alzheimers

Who says you can’t still bowl when your 90? This bowling champ is 96 and still going strong! #inspiration #healthyaging #ageisjustanumber

With advancing age, incontinence likely will happen in some form, but with some preparation, it is possible to stop accidents before they happen. Here are 12 tips to make caring for incontinence easier. #TipTuesday #tips #incontinence

In observance of #HealthyAgingMonth and #WorldAlzheimersDay we are hosting a virtual event today at 12:30pm. Join us to empower, engage, and enhance your mind. We have close to five hours of education around Alzheimer’s disease, prevention, and brain health from leading experts across the country. Meet one of our speakers for the World Alzheimer’s Day Virtual Convention, Michelle Wile! Michelle began working as an Interventionist in Home Care Assistance's Cognitive Therapeut...ics Method program, and is now developing enrichment content and trains other facilitators across the country. Michelle is now a Client Care Manager and Mind Fit Facilitator for Home Care Assistance. Michelle will be presenting a live Mind Fit Series, and discussing Home Care Assistance’s Balanced Care Method! Reserve your spot if you haven’t already! https://homecareassistance.com/world-alzheimers-day #mondaymindfulness #mindfit #healthyaging #brainhealth #alzheimers #balancedcare

September is Healthy Aging Month! To promote healthy aging, join us for a virtual cooking class with Home Care Assistance's resident chef, Leslie Myers! In this class, Leslie shares advice about how to eat healthy food in a sustainable and practical way. Leslie also teaches the class how to bake broccoli for an easy, healthy snack! ... #healthyaging #healthyeating #tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-84muDsyuSY

What is the relationship between poor sleep, frailty, and gum disease? All of these can contribute to Alzheimer’s! Read these 7 insights from the latest Alzheimer’s research, and the status of the cure for Alzheimer’s. #WorldAlzheimersMonth #Alzheimers #dementia https://homecareassistance.com//latest-alzheimers-research

Every time you assist with transferring your loved one, you could be putting yourself at risk of being hurt. It doesn’t have to be that way! Use these 10 tips for proper lifting techniques to help you assist a loved one without hurting yourself. #transfers #tips #caregivers #safebodymechanics #safety

Meet one of our speakers for the World Alzheimer’s Day Virtual Convention, Leslie Myers. Leslie is Home Care Assistance’s Executive Chef and Chef-owner of Foodsense, Now, a company devoted to the education and production of healthy, whole food cuisine. Leslie develops healthy, real world culinary classes, recipes, and eating plans. She strongly believes that a proper diet is a large part of the equation in optimizing long-term health. Leslie Myers will be hosting a fun, in...teractive brain healthy cooking class with 3 recipes! Reserve your spot today! https://homecareassistance.com/world-alzheimers-day #alzheimers #worldalzheimersday #WorldAlzheimersMonth

If a senior in your life needs a soft food diet, you’re far from alone. The fact is, medical conditions and frailty explain why millions of elderly people face issues swallowing their food. By following a few basic guidelines and learning the tools and ingredients to use, you can take any meal and make it work for just about anyone who must eat a diet of soft foods #nutrition #pureed #recipes #dysphagia #softfooddiet #healthyeating #tips... Read on for more information: https://homecareassistance.com/blog/pureed-food

Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. #positivethinkingday #positivethinking #quoteoftheday

Happy National Grandparent’s Day! In honor of this day, here are 100 questions that are great to ask grandparents during this time. Get on a zoom or FaceTime call with a parent and your kids, and ask away! When your children question their grandparents about their own past, they not only learn a lot about their family's history, but it also keeps those important family stories alive! ... #grandparentsday #family

Let's remember our heroes on 9-11. Tom is living with Pulmonary Fibrosis as a result of his exposure at Ground Zero in New York City. #neverforget Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation - Portraits of PF.

Many studies on Alzheimer's disease aim to understand what factors contribute to it, but a new study focuses on what protects people from it. In addition to other findings, the importance of cardiovascular health in preventing Alzheimer's was one result. Read more about how a healthy heart can lead to a sharper memory as people age, and what other factors can prevent Alzheimer’s. ... https://www.nbcnews.com//healthy-heart-linked-sharper-memo #Eldercare #Homecare #WorldAlzheimersMonth #alzheimers #dementia #healthyaging #HeartHealth

Did you know that a low sodium diet can help: - Lower your blood pressure - Lower your risk of a heart attack - Prevent chance of a stroke... - Lessen change of a brain aneurysm - Protect your vision Check out this article for 20 benefits of a low sodium diet https://homecareassistance.com/blog/low-sodium-diet-benefits #lowsodium #hearthealth #recipes #nutrition #benefits #healthyeating #tips

We are excited to announce a virtual event we are hosting in observance of Healthy Aging Month and World Alzheimer’s Day. Join us on Monday, September 21st starting at 12:30pm to empower, engage, and enhance your mind. We have close to five hours of education around Alzheimer’s disease, prevention, and brain health from leading experts across the country. Register here:... https://homecareassistance.com/world-alzheimers-day #mondaymindfulness #worldalzheimersmonth #worldalzheimersday #healthyaging #brainhealth #alzheimers

Home Care Assistance’s balanced care method is a holistic approach to senior care that promotes a healthy mind, body and spirit and is based on the lifestyle of the longest living people in the world in Okinawa, Japan. Based on our balanced care method, here are 7 superfoods to regularly incorporate vital nutrients into your diet! #nutrition #healthydiet #superfoods #healthyaging #food #bodymindspirit

What is early onset dementia and how can we reduce our risk for it? Read on for signs, causes and tips on risk reduction #tiptuesday #dementia #earlyonsetdementia #riskfactors #WorldAlzheimersMonth https://homecareassistance.com//early-onset-dementia-can-r

Mentally stimulating activities can slow cognitive impairment. At HCA we believe in spending our time in enjoyable, productive ways each day to improve brain health. Games like chess, scrabble, and crosswords are some great ways to boost cognitive function. We’d love to hear your comments on the activities you engage in for brain health! ... #brainhealth #healthyaging #mondaymindfulness #cognitivefunction #activities #balancedcaremethod