4 Foods That Can Cause Serious Medication Interactions

Posted by ComForCare on Aug 19, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Eating “green and clean” has become a large part of our pop culture. Articles pop up every day on social media about the new “superfood.” Most superfoods do provide heaps of nutrients, yet there is a dark side to these eats for some people with chronic diseases. Here are four foods that can cause issues:

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Topics: Aging, Caregiving, Safety, Healthy Living

Older Canadians and Substance Use Issues: What Families Need to Know

Posted by ComForCare on Aug 5, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Whether on TV or in the newsstands, substance use issues are often depicted as affecting young adults. However, older adults are also vulnerable to problematic substance use. Research shows: 

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Topics: Aging, Caregiving, Safety, Healthy Living

Reducing Hospital Readmission Involves Big Responsibilities and Small Details

Posted by ComForCare on Jul 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

“When the hospital discharged me, I was told I had to take one medication every two hours and a different medication every three hours. The doctor said I was never to take the two together. I was sobbing in the middle of the night with a pen and paper in my hand trying to figure out this logic puzzle of when I could take my medication. Unsurprisingly, I was back in the hospital within weeks.”

– Evelyn, patient

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Topics: Fall Prevention, Home Care Planning, Caregiving, Safety

Older Adults and the Problem With Gambling

Posted by Haley Kotwicki on Jun 3, 2019 8:00:00 AM

When I would visit my grandparents at their retirement community, I would watch the parade of little white buses shuttling residents from one day-trip to the next.

My parents joined her for one of the casino outings.

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Topics: Caregiving, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Finances, Activities and Lifestyle, Safety

Tips for Talking to Your Loved One About Home Care

Posted by ComForCare on Apr 18, 2018 8:00:00 AM

“I can talk to my dad about anything,” Dave of Winnipeg, Manitoba said. “But for some reason, I had a lot of trouble broaching the subject of home care.”

For many, talking to a loved one about getting help causes anxiety. Here are some tips for making the conversation less stressful.

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Topics: Aging, Home Care Planning, Safety, Healthy Living

Transitions of Care Challenges and How You Can Manage Them

Posted by ComForCare on Feb 21, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Transitions of care can be any transfer your loved one makes between a facility such as a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, an assisted living community or their home. In the 30 days following discharge from a hospital or care facility, the chance of readmission is high.

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Topics: Fall Prevention, Home Care Planning, Caregiving, Safety

10 Life Hacks for Caregivers

Posted by ComForCare on Dec 19, 2017 9:00:00 AM

Nothing worth doing is easy. However, that does not mean everything worth doing has to be hard. Caregiving is one of the most worthwhile things we can do for ourselves and our loved ones. Here are some tried-and-true life hacks to help you make your life and the life of the person you are caring for simpler and more organized.

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Topics: Home Care Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Technology, Safety

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