If you’re comparing home care and assisted living in Calgary, you’re not alone. Families often reach this crossroads after a fall, a hospital discharge, or when day-to-day tasks start piling
At 76, Eleanor decided she was going to learn Italian. Her friends thought she was joking—after all, didn’t everyone say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? But Eleanor
When Janet’s 81-year-old mother needed help at home after a fall, Janet’s first question wasn’t about the quality of care or caregiver qualifications. It was simpler and more urgent: “Can
Linda first noticed something was different when her 74-year-old father forgot her birthday for the first time in her life. Then he got lost driving to the grocery store he’d
At 72, Robert had been managing his Type 2 diabetes well for over a decade. But after his wife passed away last spring, everything changed. Without her gentle reminders about
Sarah knew it was time. Her 78-year-old mother had fallen twice in the past month, forgotten to take her heart medication three times, and had burned a pot on the
Last winter, Margaret, an 82-year-old Calgarian, slipped on her front steps during a surprise November snowfall. What should have been a simple trip to collect her mail turned into a
TL;DR Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful roles we take on. But even the most devoted caregiver needs rest. That’s where respite care comes in
When it comes to caring for aging parents or loved ones at home, Alberta families have more choices today than ever before. Two programs often come up in conversation—Client Directed
Taking care of elderly parents is one of life’s most significant responsibilities, especially as we notice subtle signs they might need more help. With many Calgary seniors preferring aging at
