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Maggie - Companion & Therapy Dog

It is with great sadness that we let all those who knew and loved our dog Maggie that she has passed away! For us, she was the most wonderful addition to our home and for 100’s of our seniors, a solace, a joy and a welcome addition to their…

Covid-19

Taking Care of Business During COVID-19

Owner Johanna Booy started her senior care services 15 years ago. She says that her Company provides consistent care to seniors by providing essential workers to safely provide care for those most at risk. During COVID we have been challenged,…

Caregiving

A Caregivers Tale

After living a very beautiful but simple life in Boca Raton, Florida for more than 24 years, my life changed drastically moving back to my roots on Vancouver Island – however in a good way, a purposeful way. One could say I’ve found my…

Covid-19

COVID’s Isolating Effects on Seniors

Bill told his daughter, “I thought it was COVID and no one can go outside! Every time I look out my window cars go by non-stop!” She explained that people are allowed outdoors but with certain precautionary measures, but Bill has dementia…

Exercise

10 Reasons to Utilize a Medical Exercise Specialist

Sylvia returned home from hospital after a much needed and long-awaited knee replacement. As it was early summer, and her friends were making camping plans, Sylvia not only wanted the additional home supports, but someone to work through her…

Companionship

Endorsing Companionship

“I’m lonely…” They were not the first words uttered by Ed, 91 years old. But he blurted that out within minutes of telling me that he didn’t need much help – maybe 3 hours every 2 weeks. Are seniors in denial? No, most don’t…

Companionship

Companion Care - "The Best Fit Approach"

The old adage ‘one size fits all’ may be true, but not for senior companion services. Our seniors come from a variety of backgrounds, and cultures. Many are retirees from various parts of Canada, or moved here in their youth from Europe…

Covid-19

Wandering Through the Covid Haze

Entering what we now coin ‘phase 2’ of re-entry to society, many of us are still working through the ‘Covid Haze’. So many have had to turn their backs on their businesses, their livelihood, and routines. As we start to re-enter…

Covid-19

The Covid-19 Effect on Our Business

As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, an active member of this community and business owner, I am well aware of the many effects this pandemic has had on local businesses. One has only to look around at the many closed or for lease signs around…

Covid-19

Social Distancing - Here to Stay?

The end is now in sight. How that will play out for future recurrences or a second wave has yet to be seen. Does this mean that all three ‘posts’ need to be a thing of the past? Not at all. The occurrence of the common cold, and regular…

Communication, Covid-19

Connecting during Covid-19

Senior Care Victoria wants to encourage you to connect with your elderly family members, friends or acquaintances during this difficult and isolating time. Although face to face isn’t possible, there are different ways to connect such as…

Seniors

Finding Care for Your Loved One

Care is defined as the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something- and thankfully providing care is easily instilled in many of us. The question is not always how to care, but…

Companionship

Companionship for the Lonely

"The days are fine, it’s the nights alone I don’t like!” Says Bill, who lost his wife 6 months ago. “I miss Gladys, because we would watch Wheel of Fortune and play cards after supper. Now the evenings are so quiet!” Many…

Caregiving, Exercise

Post Surgery Exercise – 5 reasons to utilise a Medical Exercise Specialist

The increase in chronic diseases has heightened the need for supervised exercise programming for clients after their discharge from rehabilitation services or hospital. The Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) is uniquely trained to provide post…

Holidays, Seasonal Changes

Christmas Holidays & Caregiving

Caregiving is challenging at the best of times. But special family holiday times, such as Christmas, can easily become dread-letter days instead of red-letter days. All because there are more shopping trips. More meals to prepare. More lights.…

Blog Posts

Maggie - Companion & Therapy Dog

Taking Care of Business During COVID-19

A Caregivers Tale

COVID’s Isolating Effects on Seniors

10 Reasons to Utilize a Medical Exercise Specialist

Endorsing Companionship

Companion Care - "The Best Fit Approach"

Wandering Through the Covid Haze

The Covid-19 Effect on Our Business

Social Distancing - Here to Stay?

Connecting during Covid-19

Finding Care for Your Loved One

Companionship for the Lonely

Post Surgery Exercise – 5 reasons to utilise a Medical Exercise Specialist

Christmas Holidays & Caregiving

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