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! […]
Senior Friendly Walks in Victoria
It has been a hard year adjusting to life indoors. Thankfully, with spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, we can get outside safely and enjoy that fresh air. Here’s a list of trails and walks around Victoria that are suitable for seniors with limited mobility or use a wheelchair. Dallas […]
4 natural stress relief treatments to ease arthritis pain
Stress is ever-present in daily life, whether it’s from a major upheaval like a pandemic, a personal trauma like job loss, or even minor day-to-day snags like traffic. It produces inflammation-promoting chemicals in your body. In an inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), more inflammation equals worse symptoms. Although you can’t eliminate stress, you can […]
Summer Temperatures Pose Heat Risks to Seniors
Vancouver Island is often celebrated as the Canadian Mediterranean. But as temperatures rise in summer weather, it’s important to keep in mind that the increasing summer temperatures pose heat risks to seniors. Heat waves are linked to an increase in heat stroke and heart attacks in elderly seniors. Therefore, we must take some precautions to […]
6 SIGNS OF DEMENTIA CAREGIVER STRESS
. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. According to the Alzheimer Society Canada, of the 8.1 million Canadians (28%) who care for a family member or friend, nearly half a million are caring for someone with dementia. For caregivers, witnessing the decline of a loved one can be painful. If you […]
Retro Recipe: mum’s favourite summer soup
I’m a fan of this refreshing, chilled, tomato soup, probably because my mum made this retro recipe for me growing up. But especially in the summertime, gazpacho is my favourite light and refreshing meal here to beat the heat. And when made with the season’s best ripe produce — oh boy — there’s nothing better. […]
Don’t let ageism spread like a virus
The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused stigma towards various groups, including ageism towards older adults. Often crises, like the one we’re in today, can bring out the best in us. During the pandemic, we saw surges of solidarity at the local level. We’ve witnessed individuals sewing masks, designing and producing face shields, and picking up […]
Safeguarding homes: tips to help seniors
The majority of B.C. seniors want to live in their own homes for as long as possible. The good news is, most seniors will achieve this goal. Even at age 85 or older, almost three-quarters (72%) of B.C. seniors still live in their own home. The remainder either live in a retirement residence/assisted living (10%) […]
9 Ways to Celebrate Canada Day 2020 in Victoria
Social distancing doesn’t have to stop you from hosting a fun, quarantine-friendly Canada Day party. Although COVID19 is preventing large-group gatherings this summer, Canadians continue to celebrate big life events like weddings, graduations, and baby showers. We’re just doing things a little differently. So, if you or your family members are looking forward to a […]
