“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 realize how lonely they are until someone comes into their home […]
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 or Britain. They’ve come through the depression and the war, struggling through abject […]
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 society, there are new rules and safety regulations. Our office has designed new Health […]
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 us. Our business is unique in that we […]
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 flu has also been reduced throughout […]
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 calling them on the phone, FaceTime, WhatsApp or Zoom. Our seniors in independent living, assisted living and care […]
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 how to find the support you require to navigate care for yourself or someone […]
“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 of our clients have family living in the same city, but they have […]
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 rehab and medical exercise services to a wide range of clients with medical needs. There are a number of reasons to […]
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. More noise. More faces. More concerts. More confusion. And all of these factors increase the difficulties you […]