Many people provide care for an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled family member. As a primary caregiver, there are many emotional and physical demands. It is therefore normal to need breaks. Taking a break from caregiving will benefit not only … Read More
Aquatic Exercise for Seniors
Water exercises are often overlooked. In reality water aerobics have all of the benefits of land-based exercises as well as added benefits from water buoyancy – making them the perfect exercises for seniors! Improving overall health, balance, strength and brain … Read More
Housekeeping for Seniors
Our daily lives are filled with all kinds of tasks and responsibilities. Pick up the groceries, drop the kids off, go to work, fit in a workout – it goes on. Sometimes, fitting in housekeeping can be a challenge. For … Read More
The Difference between Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
Sometimes, it can be hard to tell the distinction between Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. This is because in some ways, RNs and LPNs are similar. The essential tasks that they perform are the same: they both care for … Read More
The Magic of Music
According to the old saying, music soothes the savage beast. For seniors, music can certainly help soothe the beast of aging. All genres of music can improve and extend one’s quality of life by keeping the body, mind, and spirit … Read More
Outdoor Summer Activities for Seniors
Outdoor activities are always enjoyable – especially during nice weather in the summer time. Older adults sometimes have a hard time finding outdoor activities to do. However, people of all ages can benefit from getting outside. Besides, it’s fun! Whether … Read More
The Difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
In Canada alone there are over 747,000 individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or another dementia. This is over 14.9% of Canadians aged 65 and older. As of 2015, there are 47.5 million people worldwide living with dementia, and that … Read More
Natural Remedies for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are two health problems that affect seniors. Dementia results in interference of daily life by causing loss of memory, deterioration of reasoning ability, personality and behavior changes and loss of ability for simple tasks such … Read More
Balancing Energy and Fatigue for Seniors
Aging is an inevitable process. Nevertheless, aging comes with its own transitions and challenges. As we age, we experience many changes. For instance, decrease in bone density and an increase in the risk of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, … Read More
Karp’s Live-in Caregivers
Are you looking for a kind and compassionate caregiver to provide care for your family member? Karp Home Care can help! A live-in caregiver lives and works in your home to provide cooking, cleaning, child care, personal care, palliative care, … Read More