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As the population starts to age in Canada, the need for full-service home care has risen even more. In 2021, 6% of Canadian households reported using formal home care services, while 3% of households reported unmet home care needs.

Companionship for seniors has all too often been reduced to the stereotype—“just talking” or “playing cards.” But true companionship is something much deeper, and the effects are well documented.

The health consequences of loneliness are serious. Studies have associated prolonged loneliness with a greater likelihood of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and even death.

Companionship is vital for the quality of life of seniors suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease. In Canada itself, around 7.5 million people are suffering from Alzheimer's, a suitable companion can prove to be great.

Choosing your companion is an important choice that can greatly improve the quality of life of your senior. This guide will take you through the steps necessary, with useful tips, important considerations

Housekeeping is maintaining a house neat, clean and orderly. It encompasses sweeping, mopping, dusting as well as doing laundry. But you might not know that there are people who assist with this, and those people have been employed in the form of cleaning companies that deal with domestic cleaning services.

Personal shopping services have emerged as a practical solution, making everyday errands seamless and stress-free. Whether it’s grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups, or special item sourcing, hiring a personal shopper ensures that essential needs are met efficiently.

Seniors need extra medical care to maintain their physical and mental health, which makes regular medical appointments essential for them.

Tasks like shopping become challenging for seniors as they are more likely to get tired easily and feel uncomfortable in public places.

While caregiving can be rewarding, feeling overwhelmed and anxious are things all caregivers have faced at one point. Caregivers are people who tend to the short or long-term needs of a person with acute, chronic or disabling conditions. Family caregivers are those who take care of their family members, in a non-professional capacity.

At an event for caregivers and professionals in the senior care industry, I spoke with a caregiver who shared an interesting observation. She mentioned that many seniors she worked with often opted for quick meals like tea and toast instead of cooking full meals. She first noticed this pattern in her mother, whom she also cares for.

As our loved ones age, it becomes even more crucial to take care of their health and well-being. If you have seniors at home but you are living away from them for some reason, it’s still your responsibility to ensure that their needs are being fulfilled.