Emotional and Social Benefits of Home Care
Homecare provides numerous emotional and social benefits, significantly enhancing the quality of life for seniors and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Here are some emotional and social benefits as well as tips for maximizing the benefits: Emotional Benefits of Homecare With an increase of seniors leaning towards aging in place, home care provides increased comfort and familiarity. Receiving care in a familiar environment helps reduce anxiety and stress, fostering a sense...
WHAT COSTS TO EXPECT IN RETIREMENT
Costs associated with retirement living In the last blog related to retirement planning, the amount of money needed to retire was discussed as well as different sources of income retired Canadians could receive. In this blog, we will examine what costs retirees can expect to pay. These expenses can be monthly, quarterly or annually. Some of these costs are for necessities such as housing, daily living expenses, insurance, healthcare expenses and...
How Does Meditation Improve Health?
According to Buddhism, a person can reach Nirvana or the highest state of enlightenment through continuous meditation and by participating in the Buddha’s daily service, among other things. Over time, many people have benefited from the practice of meditation. Meditation, as practiced by Buddhist monks and practitioners, has become a spiritual tool and health enhancer. More than just the chants and meditative posture, meditation is about proper breathing and concentration of...
The 10 Most Common Complaints About Home Care and How We Deal with Them
(Written by Kumar Saha, Founder of My Place Home Care) Common Complaints I was recently reading the webpage Home Care Pulse and came across an article listing the top ten complaints that clients have with regards to their home care companies. Despite the fact that Home Care Pulse is an American site, I think that many of these complaints and issues can be relatable for Canadian patients too. As a home care...