Tag Archives: Senior Assistance

elderly woman and her caregiver talking to each other

Helping Seniors Warm Up to Their Caregivers

It seems a natural response to be wary in the presence of strangers. This behavior may extend when a patient is introduced to their new care provider. While some distance is natural in the early moments, it can impact the quality of care and...

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Why It Makes Sense to Have a Live-In Caregiver

Having a stranger in one’s home can be unfamiliar territory for some. But the new addition to the residence can bring benefits to a senior aging in place or a homebound family member. With a reliable care provider from a trusted agency, you can...

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Preventing Bed Sores for Bedridden Patients

Bed sores are damages to the skin usually occurring over a bone prominence due to limited mobility, and it’s common in bedridden patients. Severe cases of bed sores are difficult to treat, which is why prevention is very crucial. Divine Favour...

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How Hospice Helps Seniors and Their Families

Divine Favour Healthcare Staffing Inc., your provider of home care services in Ontario, Canada, specializes in hospice care, a type of health care involving palliation of terminally ill patients that focuses on symptom management, as well as...

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Living a Quality Life Through Companionship

Social interaction is an essential factor that leads to longer and healthier lives, and companionship makes it happen. Divine Favour Healthcare Staffing Inc., your provider of home care services in Ontario, Canada, offers the best companionship...

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Meal Planning and Preparation Issues

Some adults grow up never learning how to cook. Maybe they depended on their parents or a hired cook to prepare meals for them in the past, so now all they do is order delivery or takeout. Or maybe they used to cook for themselves but can no longer...

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