PTSD in Seniors: A Veteran’s Story of Resilience and Healing
A retired Canadian Armed Forces Veteran shares his powerful journey with PTSD—from trauma and loss to healing and growth. Learn why understanding PTSD in seniors is key to compassionate care. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a lasting mental health condition that can affect people after trauma—whether from military or police service, abuse, injury, or […]
Can Seniors with Dementia Live Alone?
Learn when it’s no longer safe for a senior with dementia to live alone. Get expert insight on risks, red flags, and care options from Serving Hands Senior Care. A dementia diagnosis often feels like the ground shifting beneath your feet—especially for families trying to decide how to best support a loved one. One of […]
Tail-Wagging Therapy: How Dogs Can Lift Senior’s Spirits
Ever notice how a dog’s wagging tail or loving eyes can instantly brighten your day? For seniors, that kind of companionship is more than just heartwarming—it can be life-changing. At Serving Hands, we believe in the healing power of paws, and we’re excited to bring that joy right to your doorstep. For many of us, […]
Making Senior Visits Merry
Hospitals and long-term care facilities often carry a stigma of being cold, sterile, and unwelcoming environments. For many, they evoke overwhelming emotions and discomfort. The desire to visit a loved one tugs at your heart, especially during the Christmas season, but the thought of navigating unfamiliar corridors, encountering other patients, and interacting with busy nursing […]
Sleep Challenges in Older Adults: Tips for Restful Nights and Better Days
While sleep issues can be unpleasant for seniors, home care can help them develop certain habits and routines that can help improve sleep quality and make nights more restful.
Home Care Senior Tips For Protein and Fibre Packed Breakfasts
If it’s been difficult to get your senior to add more fibre and protein to their diet, here are a few home care tips for better senior breakfasts.
Summer Safety
Whatever activities you have planned for the summer, being mindful of a few safety tips can ensure you and your senior loved one’s well-being.
5 In-Home Care Activities That Seniors Can Do When It’s Hot
If your senior parent has in-home care, their provider can help them with activities that are designed to keep them cool during the warmer months.
Personal Care at Home Assists Elderly Loved Ones With Routine Daily Activities
Personal care at home can help your senior loved ones with their regular routine and standard daily activities to help maintain independence.
24-Hour Home Care Helps Supports Seniors When Family Lives Far Away
Many seniors choose to age in place to remain independent. 24-hour home care can help them do just that, even when family lives afar.
