Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among adults age 65 years and older. Fortunately, many falls can be prevented. Our team of in-home care providers at Qualicare wants to offer you tips on how you can keep your elderly loved ones safe from a fall. Get the Facts About Falls In order to understand how to best protect your elderly loved ones from falls, you must first get the facts about falls. Read on →

There are many moments in life where it seems one door closes and another one opens. When we finish our education, when we start a family, when we move, when we retire—these are all big chapters of our life. However, another chapter that begins is when we transition from being the person to care for others to needing someone to help care for us while we age. Our team of in-home care providers at Qualicare wants you to know that we are here to help you start a brand new chapter of your life while still being able to remain in the comforts of your own home. Read on →

In life, we do our best to follow the healthiest habits possible. However, as we age, our healthy habits sometimes fall by the wayside. Our in-home care providers at Qualicare want to offer you tips on how you can better manage your overall health so that you can live a longer, healthier life. Let’s take a look at a number of ways you can start improving your overall health. Start here: Read on →

According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with dementia. Approximately 60 to 70% of these diagnosed cases of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, which makes it the most common form of dementia. Our team of in-home care providers at Qualicare wants to offer you some tips on how you can recognize the signs of dementia, as well as ways to prevent the condition. Read on →

Aging is inevitable. How you handle the aging process, though, can make all the difference. Our team of in-home care providers at Qualicare want to offer some insight to men about the aging process and how to protect your health as you get older. Let’s talk specifically about heart health. Take Care of Your Heart Heart disease is the second leading cause of death among Canadians. Therefore, it is important for men to take care of their hearts as they age so that they can increase their chances of living a long, healthy life. Read on →

It can be a common misconception that women are the only ones who care about their health. Men care about their health, too, even though they may not take as much time out of their schedule as women to make it a priority. But that is all about to change. Our in-home care providers at Qualicare want to share some tips on how men can start making themselves and their health a priority. Read on →

It is very common for women to take on multiple roles in their lifetime: Housekeeper Caregiver Chauffeur Provider As a result, they can find it difficult to find time for themselves, especially when it comes to their health. However, our in-home care providers at Qualicare want to share some tips on how you can prioritize yourself—and your health—moving forward. Take Better Care of Yourself You have probably heard the phrase, *you cannot pour from an empty cup*—and it is true! Read on →

Aging is going to happen to all of us. There is nothing we can do to stop it. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean we are not in control during the aging process. Our in-home care providers at Qualicare want you to realize that when it comes to aging, you can control how you age. Therefore, get back in the driver’s seat of your life, and find out how you can continue to feel your best as you age! Read on →

Life happens, and so does stress. However, if you are not careful, stress can cause a number of health issues, including: Depression Anxiety Personality disorders Heart disease High blood pressure Abnormal heart rhythms Heart attacks Stroke Our team of in-home care professionals at Qualicare want to offer some tips on how to better manage stress. Read on as we take a look. Get in the Driver’s Seat of Stress Let’s take a look at ways you can reduce stress in your life, especially as you grow older. Read on →

It’s a sad reality, but many scammers and hackers go after older adults, thinking them less able to protect their finances. That’s why our in-home care providers at Qualicare want to offer some tips on how to help an older loved one stay safe from financial scams. As we age, we tend to have more money in the bank, especially when it comes to savings, retirement, etc. That’s part of why financial scammers want to target older adults, particularly if they are suffering from cognitive decline, which can end up making them even more of a target. Read on →