What is Client Directed Home Care Assistance in Calgary?

Navigating Through Home Care Subsidies Figuring out all the ins and outs of receiving home care in Calgary can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Billing is one of the most important aspects to understand when navigating through this process. Luckily, here at Home Care Assistance Calgary, we now support…

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Behind the scenes with Home Care Assistance Calgary

Every family is unique. This becomes even more true as loved one’s age, and families rally to balance personalized caregiving with the ongoing demands of day-to-day life. That’s something Chuck Terlesky knows first hand. Chuck and his wife founded Home Care Assistance in Calgary to provide premium care that flexes…

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Better Questions Lead to Better Care for Alberta’s Seniors

Catherine grew up watching her parents care for her aging grandparents. She’s almost always lived in a multi-generational family home. “That’s just how it was. A lot of it was cultural. We’re from a big Italian family. Everyone sort of looked after one another,” she remembers. “At 62, I’m filling…

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Ways for Addressing Your Older Parent’s Resistance to At-Home Care in calgary, CA

4 Tips for Addressing Your Older Parent’s Resistance to At-Home Care

For many families, hiring a professional in-home caregiver is a great way to give a senior loved one help while letting him or her stay in a familiar environment. However, what do you do if your loved one resists the idea of in-home help? Here are a few tips for…

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77 Percent of Calgarians Want to Live at Home – New Study

The majority of seniors in Calgary and Alberta say home care helps them stay home longer. Alberta seniors, especially those in Calgary, are finding that home care has helped them remain in their residences for longer, according to a new survey. The Health Quality Council of Alberta released the results…

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What is Home Care?

What is Home Care? The goal of home care is creating an environment where you are able to live safely and independently at home for as long as possible. Throughout this blog, we mention home care and how professional caregivers can help maintain your loved one’s independence and enhance his…

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Home Care Isn’t Just for Seniors

Home Care Isn’t Just for Seniors By Ian Busby When the words ‘home care’ get used, the immediate image is a senior getting help maintaining their health and their home. While Home Care Assistance Calgary can tend to a senior’s needs with great attention, they can also provide the same…

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Home Care Assistance Brings Awareness to Hospital to Home Care Program in Recognition of Heart Month

Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of post-hospitalization services following congestive heart failure or stroke, reducing avoidable re-admissions for patients. Home Care Assistance Calgary offers post-hospitalization services to older adults following congestive heart failure or stroke. Statistics indicate that a large percentage of older adults are readmitted into the…

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Benefits of In-Home Care Over Assisted Living

At some point, you and your senior loved one may need to decide between in-home care and assisted living. While both options have their own pros and cons, many seniors benefit from hiring an in-home caregiver for at least a short time. If your senior loved one needs professional in-home…

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7 Major Benefits of Senior In-Home Care

Home care services can enhance a senior’s overall quality of life, whether he or she lives alone or with family caregivers. Seniors can face a variety of challenges as they age, many of which can be mitigated with the help of professional in-home caregivers who provide high-quality senior home care….

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