Care for the Caregiver
Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too....
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Why Choose a Private Care Provider?
Navigating ones way through the labyrinth of health care is a daunting task. Never before have there been so many options available to seniors and people experiencing disabling conditions. At Coordinated Senior Services we advocate an approach that embraces the full...
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Home for Good
A recent survey of people born 1945 to 1965 revealed that it is their expectation that they will have a more positive retirement and senior experience than their parents. One observation made among the many issues addressed was their belief that they will be able to...
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My Sweet Companions
Perhaps the most meaningful component of my work life is the time I spend being a Companion to the people we support. It’s difficult to express how these times contribute to the overall wellness a person experiences, and how much I am assisted as a caregiver, when I...
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Mental Health Awareness and Supports for Seniors
Part of Coordinated Seniors Services holistic approach to care-giving includes maintaining an awareness of a persons mental health as well as their physical well being. According to the Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health, the three leading issues faced by...
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Making Joyful Connections
Too often Seniors are overwhelmed by the prospect of attending large family gatherings. The thought of preparing, traveling, purchasing gifts; the uncertainty of the environment and its appropriateness, can all become barriers to attending and participating. Family...
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Cry when you have to, Laugh when you can.
The first anniversary of my Father’s passing is approaching. I have learned so much in this first year of Bereavement, and I think it might be useful to share some of the things that have been helpful to our family. There is no “wrong” way to grieve. Like all...
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Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Today there are thousands of family members who look after the loved ones who have been affected by Alzheimer’s or Dementia. In most of these cases, the family caregiver provides round the clock care without any break. For the affected individual, staying at home to...
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