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Feb 27, 20196 min read

Caregiver Tax Guide: Tax Credit

Article from the Alzheimer society CAREGIVER TAX GUIDE: THE CANADA CAREGIVER CREDIT – WHAT’S NEW? There is no question that caregivers...

Stroke Care – Top 5 things to do after a stroke

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Feb 26, 20192 min read

Stroke Care – Top 5 things to do after a stroke

Stroke Care – Top 5 things to do after a stroke. These five steps, different for each individual, but need to be reviewed and discussed...

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Feb 13, 20193 min read

Caregiving at a Distance

Caregiving at a Distance Beyond determining the care needs of an elderly parent or loved one, is coordinating and managing how those care...

Home Care Services, Why More Seniors and Doctors Are Choosing It Over Other Options

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Feb 9, 20194 min read

Home Care Services, Why More Seniors and Doctors Are Choosing It Over Other Options

Home care services are becoming the go-to option for both Seniors and Doctors. Here’s why: Home care services are personalized and...

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Feb 3, 20191 min read

Role of a senior caregiver…?

Role of a senior caregiver…? What does giving exceptional care look like? Here’s where it starts. Empathy Empathizing with your client...

Loneliness could increase the risk of dementia, according to new research.

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Jan 31, 20196 min read

Loneliness could increase the risk of dementia, according to new research.

New U.S. research has found more evidence to suggest that feeling lonely may be a risk factor for dementia. Carried out by researchers at...

Advance Care Planning Workbook Ontario Edition

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Jan 2, 20191 min read

Advance Care Planning Workbook Ontario Edition

SPEAK UP Speak Up Campaign Speak Up Ontario, a partnership between Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and the Canadian Hospice...

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Dec 12, 20184 min read

Ten Habits Of Incredibly Happy People

By Travis Bradberry 1. They slow down to appreciate life’s little pleasures. By nature, we fall into routines. In some ways, this is a...

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Dec 8, 20182 min read

Hospital To Home Care

Hello and welcome to Home Star. Transitional Care for Your Loved One. Peace of Mind for You. After a hospitalization or surgery, home...

Are you a family member providing care to those that cared for you….?

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Nov 14, 20183 min read

Are you a family member providing care to those that cared for you….?

Ontario Caregiver Coalition “The Ontario Caregiver Coalition is dedicated to recognizing the importance of unpaid caregivers in Ontario...

“Companionship” – no really i’m fine but thank you.

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Sep 19, 20181 min read

“Companionship” – no really i’m fine but thank you.

By: Home Star ( In-Home Health Care) Servicing Oxford ,Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham Kent and more in the heart of South Western Ontario...

Retirement- Relaxation and Yes……you need Hobbies!!!

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Jul 13, 20182 min read

Retirement- Relaxation and Yes……you need Hobbies!!!

The Physical and Social Benefits of having a Hobby Not only will the social element of a hobby fight isolation, there’s also research...

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Feb 11, 20182 min read

Living With Dementia

Article by: Alzheimer Society Oxford Understanding behaviour Behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia...

Here is the thing about telling someone you have a form of dementia.

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Feb 11, 20187 min read

Here is the thing about telling someone you have a form of dementia.

Article by: Alzheimer Society Oxford Roger In the early summer of 2015, I received my diagnosis and my initial reaction was one of...

8 Great Types of Volunteer Work for Retirees

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Feb 7, 20181 min read

8 Great Types of Volunteer Work for Retirees

8 Great Types of Volunteer Work for Retirees You finally reached the age where you can afford to retire. You’ve waited so many years to...

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Jan 11, 20184 min read

The Traits Every Great Caregiver Needs

The Traits Every Great Caregiver Needs By: Crystal Jo Crystal Jo is a Registered Nurse who is passionate about helping older adults live...

Helping Families Save Money and Fight Climate Change At Home

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Dec 31, 20172 min read

Helping Families Save Money and Fight Climate Change At Home

News Release Helping Families Save Money and Fight Climate Change At Home Green Ontario Fund Offering Rebates for Energy-Efficient...

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Dec 28, 20174 min read

Seven Stages of Dementia

What Should I Expect Down the Road? Every form of dementia has a somewhat unique set of symptoms, and each person experiences the...

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Mar 2, 20176 min read

Safety First When Dealing With Dementia at Home

Safety First When Dealing With Dementia at Home Caregiving tips for protecting your loved ones Caring for loved ones who have dementia at...

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP YOUR SENIOR TRUST A NEW CAREGIVER

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Sep 28, 20162 min read

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP YOUR SENIOR TRUST A NEW CAREGIVER

Some seniors, particularly those in the early stages of dementia, may have a hard time trusting anyone other than the family member they...

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