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, […]
Shower Showdown: Turning Fear into Comfort for Seniors with Dementia
Shower Struggles? We Can Help! Bathing can be stressful for seniors with dementia—but it doesn’t have to be. At Serving Hands Senior Care, we use simple, calming strategies like warm towels, soothing music, and a gentle touch to make hygiene safe, comfortable, and dignified. Caring for a senior with dementia presents a unique set of […]
“I’m Not the Bad Guy”: Navigating Difficult Conversations with The Seniors in Your Life
These three tips help set the foundation for open, respectful conversations, where both you and your loved one can find common ground and work toward the best possible outcome.
Alzheimer’s: The Quiet Journey of Loss and Change
Alzheimer’s is a disease with far-reaching effects, not only in how it silently infiltrates the brain but also in how many lives it touches. Its impact extends beyond those diagnosed, reaching families and friends. Nearly everyone knows someone—a loved one, friend, or neighbour—who is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Alarming Alzheimer’s Statistics […]
What Matters Most: 3 Practical Tips to Achieve Meaningful Goals in 2025
As the new year approaches, we often hear the familiar question: “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” For many seniors, answers might include, “I plan to exercise more,” or “I want to start a new hobby.” Yet, as the months go by, even the best intentions can fade. Life gets busy, health challenges arise, or […]
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 […]
“I Can Feel It in My Bones”- Part One
If you’re a senior that can boast the ability to predict changes in the weather, you likely have arthritis which causes swelling and tenderness in the joints.
“I Lost Myself for a Minute”
Alzheimer’s is an insidious disease, one that slowly takes a person’s mind while leaving their body behind.
