Managing Family Caregiver Stress
It’s not selfish to consider your own mental and physical health needs. However, they’ve probably been neglected as your loved ones needs take higher priority. It may be stressful to even think about the process of de-stressing. So here are some tips. Self-care is a challenging yet necessary journey if you want to continue to […]
How We Introduce Our Services to a Senior and Their Family
First impressions are everything. That’s why we send our experienced client care coordinator to do in-home assessments. Our in-home assessment creates a specific care plan for you or your loved one. It covers: Level of care Some clients may only need companionship and assistance to appointments and with errands. Others require assistance with personal care, […]
Tips From an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
I wanted to start this piece off by telling a story about two caregivers; my mom and I, who were thrown into the difficult world of Alzheimer’s care. My Papa was an intelligent and gentle man. He was a mechanical engineer who had worked all over Canada, including the Arctic. He designed his own sailboat, restored […]
Dementia Friendly Cooking
Including our loved ones in cooking and other activities in the kitchen is a great way to stimulate interest for those living with dementia. Choosing easy recipes, modifying, dividing tasks, and prioritizing safety can help caregivers and family members avoid hazards in the kitchen. Just because someone has dementia does not mean they can’t experience […]
Living Wills and Dementia Care
We all know we’re supposed to have a living will so our doctors and families will know what type of care we want (and don’t want) if we can’t decide for ourselves. For about a third of us, though, dementia will present a problem a traditional living will can’t solve. That’s because most living wills […]
Senior Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Here’s a list of gift ideas that are suitable for senior dads. Hopefully this year, we are able to responsibly see our loved ones. Non-slip house slippers Audiobooks Photo album with childhood memories Digital photo frame Weighted blanket Electric can opener Gift card for local taxi company Colouring books Key finder Scratch map Big button […]
Boredom in Seniors
“Bored to death.” It’s a common phrase that we have all heard, and even said. However, for many people, especially seniors, boredom is more than just bothersome – it is dangerous, pervasive and can have dire consequences. Boredom often goes hand in hand with feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness. It can strip away […]
How Dementia Caregivers Can Cope With Compassion Fatigue
Every caregiver faces challenges in the daily routine of providing ongoing care for a parent or senior loved one. This includes experiencing burnout, exhaustion and frustration, and according to some experts, compassion fatigue. Learn more about compassion fatigue, how it can impact dementia caregivers and ways to recognize it while caregiving. Caregivers and Compassion Fatigue […]
Top 10 Caregiver Duties
Considering senior care? Here are the top ten tasks and responsibilities that our caregivers fulfill. Outings Isolation and loneliness are common among senior citizens who live alone in their homes. Caregivers motivate their clients to engage in physical and mental health-promoting behaviors. Our caregivers take the opportunity to learn about their clients’ interests, dislikes, and […]
Frequently Asked Questions
All your questions regarding Serenity Home Care answered! What services does your agency provide? We provide seniors with services such as outings, medication reminders, personal care, dementia care, overnights, live-in care, laundry services, grocery shopping, meal preparation, companionship, and transportation to appointments. If you feel something is missing from this list, just ask us! […]
