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5 Habits of People Who Age Well
5 Habits of People Who Age Well Growing old can mean a lot of things to different people. It can mean you’ll grow weaker, that you’ll...

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Feb 28, 20193 min read


Caregiver Tax Guide: Tax Credit
Article from the Alzheimer society CAREGIVER TAX GUIDE: THE CANADA CAREGIVER CREDIT – WHAT’S NEW? There is no question that caregivers...

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Feb 27, 20196 min read


Stroke Care – Top 5 things to do after a stroke
Stroke Care – Top 5 things to do after a stroke. These five steps, different for each individual, but need to be reviewed and discussed...

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Feb 26, 20192 min read


Caregiving at a Distance
Caregiving at a Distance Beyond determining the care needs of an elderly parent or loved one, is coordinating and managing how those care...

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Feb 13, 20193 min read


Home Care Services, Why More Seniors and Doctors Are Choosing It Over Other Options
Home care services are becoming the go-to option for both Seniors and Doctors. Here’s why: Home care services are personalized and...

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Feb 9, 20194 min read


Role of a senior caregiver…?
Role of a senior caregiver…? What does giving exceptional care look like? Here’s where it starts. Empathy Empathizing with your client...

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Feb 3, 20191 min read


Loneliness could increase the risk of dementia, according to new research.
New U.S. research has found more evidence to suggest that feeling lonely may be a risk factor for dementia. Carried out by researchers at...

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Jan 31, 20196 min read


Advance Care Planning Workbook Ontario Edition
SPEAK UP Speak Up Campaign Speak Up Ontario, a partnership between Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and the Canadian Hospice...

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Jan 2, 20191 min read


Ten Habits Of Incredibly Happy People
By Travis Bradberry 1. They slow down to appreciate life’s little pleasures. By nature, we fall into routines. In some ways, this is a...

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Dec 12, 20184 min read


Hospital To Home Care
Hello and welcome to Home Star. Transitional Care for Your Loved One. Peace of Mind for You. After a hospitalization or surgery, home...

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Dec 8, 20182 min read


Are you a family member providing care to those that cared for you….?
Ontario Caregiver Coalition “The Ontario Caregiver Coalition is dedicated to recognizing the importance of unpaid caregivers in Ontario...

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Nov 14, 20183 min read


“Companionship” – no really i’m fine but thank you.
By: Home Star ( In-Home Health Care) Servicing Oxford ,Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham Kent and more in the heart of South Western Ontario...

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Sep 19, 20181 min read


Retirement- Relaxation and Yes……you need Hobbies!!!
The Physical and Social Benefits of having a Hobby Not only will the social element of a hobby fight isolation, there’s also research...

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Jul 13, 20182 min read


Living With Dementia
Article by: Alzheimer Society Oxford Understanding behaviour Behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia...

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Feb 11, 20182 min read


Here is the thing about telling someone you have a form of dementia.
Article by: Alzheimer Society Oxford Roger In the early summer of 2015, I received my diagnosis and my initial reaction was one of...

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Feb 11, 20187 min read


8 Great Types of Volunteer Work for Retirees
8 Great Types of Volunteer Work for Retirees You finally reached the age where you can afford to retire. You’ve waited so many years to...

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Feb 7, 20181 min read


The Traits Every Great Caregiver Needs
The Traits Every Great Caregiver Needs By: Crystal Jo Crystal Jo is a Registered Nurse who is passionate about helping older adults live...

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Jan 11, 20184 min read


Helping Families Save Money and Fight Climate Change At Home
News Release Helping Families Save Money and Fight Climate Change At Home Green Ontario Fund Offering Rebates for Energy-Efficient...

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Dec 31, 20172 min read


Seven Stages of Dementia
What Should I Expect Down the Road? Every form of dementia has a somewhat unique set of symptoms, and each person experiences the...

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Dec 28, 20174 min read
Safety First When Dealing With Dementia at Home
Safety First When Dealing With Dementia at Home Caregiving tips for protecting your loved ones Caring for loved ones who have dementia at...

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Mar 2, 20176 min read
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