As we age, it often becomes more difficult to meet our daily needs. Tasks like preparing food, grooming, and dressing pose challenges. But not everyone wants to leave their homes and live in a care facility. Is there another option? The Self/Family Managed Care...

There comes an age where all of us have difficulty with daily and essential tasks. This makes it difficult to take care of our needs of socializing, exercising, and even getting dressed. In these situations, companion care can be greatly beneficial. But how does it...

MANITOBA, Canada - Partners for Home, a forward-thinking provider of home care services based in Winnipeg, Canada, is delighted to announce the purchase of several Roll-A-Ramps. Roll-A-Ramps are the perfect investment for Partners for Home, as they will enable more...

When we were young children, we tripped and fell quite frequently. We often scraped our knees, bumped our noses, and bruised our legs.  But when older adults fall, the consequences are a lot more serious. Accidents can cause broken bones, fractures, and even...

Seniors are at a higher risk of complications if they contract COVID-19. Naturally, we want to keep our loved ones at home to reduce their chances of getting sick. But by isolating them, our aging friends and/or family members may suffer from other issues like...

Across the globe, millions of people suffer from diabetes. According to Diabetes Canada, 10% of Canadians live with a diagnosis of this condition (types 1 and 2). Many of those diagnosed are seniors. The consequences of diabetes can be life-changing: they can increase...

People who wear glasses deal with their lenses fogging up regularly, especially since wearing masks has become mandated. This blurred vision is similar to what a patient with cataracts sees.  The lens of the eye, which is behind the coloured iris, is responsible for...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a patient’s movement and mobility. Over time, it causes the brain cells that produce dopamine to die quicker. Experiences range from patient to patient; to help you understand this disease, we’ve...

When you’re young, it’s easier to find outlets where you can socialize with people. You see others regularly at school, work, and social events like concerts and parties. But less and less of your time is spent at these types of gatherings when you get older. As a...

As a caregiver, it is difficult to see your loved one experience pain. Arthritis is a chronic disease that is characterized by the swelling and stiffness of joints, which causes pain and a limited range of motion. It devastates many areas of the body, and depending on...