The responsibility to care for an ill or aging person often falls to their spouse, child, or close relative. We call this family care and it’s a great way to maintain daily comfort, while also controlling costs – as most family members charge … Read More
Karp Foot Care: Happy Feet For Vancouver Seniors
You take actions everyday to help you enjoy your golden years. Eating well, exercising, and spending time with family and friends come immediately to mind. But if your feet are stiff, sore, cramped, cracked, or poorly maintained, you could struggle … Read More
Warm Weather ‘Home’ Care
Did you know: many ‘home’ care services take place outside? This is especially true in spring and summer! Help with shopping or attending appointments are the most obvious and least seasonal. But when it’s warm out, some use our services … Read More
The Advantages of In-home Care
The Advantages of In-Home Care Today, B.C. seniors do not need to move into nursing homes just because they are unable to live entirely independently. For seniors who need just a little help, in-home care is a wonderful option. … Read More
When to Hire a Caregiver
When to Hire a Caregiver by Donald Simonson Roughly 34 million people in America provide care to someone who is over the age of 50, but sometimes it is too difficult to care for an elderly loved one without assistance. … Read More
Palliative Home Care
Palliative care is a type of medical care that focuses on the comfort of a patient and their family when dealing with a terminal disease. Palliative care increases quality of life and eases suffering. A palliative care team includes … Read More
In-Home Rehab For Seniors
Many seniors, at some point, decide to stop bothering with regular exercise. This informs their body it should not move much. After that, stiffness, obesity, and chronic fatigue can quickly set in. But you can fight back! Consider in-home exercise … Read More
Senior Health: Overcoming Physical Challenges
Guest Post by Jennifer Hardy If there is one reality that is difficult to accept as we grow older, it is the inevitable slow breaking down of our physical bodies. We can fight against the tide, but eventually we will find … Read More
A Note on Mobility: Use It or Lose It
We gain wisdom as we age, but we also lose muscle mass and bone density. Luckily, leisure walking and gentle leg exercise can help keep our golden years mobile. Your body responds naturally to fulfill its daily demands. But as … Read More
Occupational Therapists
Karp Home Care occupational therapists adhere to our core principles of professionalism and the promotion of healthy, happy senior lifestyles. Our services are always provided by certified staff and are available throughout the lower mainland, including: OT Services Case management Comprehensive Needs … Read More