When a Dementia patient arrives in your retirement home, and you are assigned the caregiver duty, it becomes your moral and ethical responsibility to provide the best care you can. But that is easier said than done! It is not as if the person has given up on life due to memory loss, but can experience joy, comfort, meaning, and growth in their lives and any other. Their quality of life depends on the quality of their relationship with you [...]
There are aged members of our society, members who have toiled away their prime in serving our community and making the world a better place. Their selfless efforts have earned them a few rewards, one of which should be our undivided attention and senior care. But that isn’t quite possible in today’s fast-paced economy. So, what do we do? We find assistance. The assistance that is the best when in the form of a retirement residence, a retirement home is [...]
Increasing the lifespan of seniors is not a big deal! Know the ‘two’ tips that can add on a few extra years in life post-retirement. One thing that disturbs the most after a person steps into a retired life is health. However, it’s natural to lose the sheen of the skin and get prone to the various diseases as the person ages, but going natural, a senior person can at least delay that called inevitable ‘Death’. Plus, those added [...]
As people age, physical limitations begin to hinder the enjoyment of activities that were once part of daily life. Today’s seniors find alternatives through the enjoyment of arts and crafts projects that provide a sense of accomplishment while maintaining an active lifestyle. At Thorncliffe Place senior retirement home, arts and crafts instruction is provided to residents as part of daily activities. The trend in many Ottawa Retirement homes is to have craft fairs that showcase the creativity of residents. Thorncliffe [...]
Do you think that healthy eating is all about dieting and sacrifice? Think again. Eating well is a part of a healthy lifestyle that embraces colourful food, creativity in the kitchen, and eating with friends. As we age, eating well can also be the key to a positive outlook and staying well emotionally. Eating well is a feast for your five senses! Wholesome meals give you more energy and help you look better, resulting in a self-esteem boost. It’s all [...]
