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Is it Time to Consider a Wander Alert System? It’s a caregiver’s worst nightmare. An older woman with dementia goes missing in the middle of the night. She’s prone to confusion, and lives near a major highway. Whether the woman in this scenario wanders from a residential care facility, her own home, or the home of a family member, she

In Home Health Care, What Do We Really Mean By Circle of Care? Most healthcare providers have dealt with a tricky “circle of care” issue at one time or another. Perhaps you’ve found yourself confused about the boundaries of implied consent, or had trouble navigating a situation where a patient’s decision-making capacity was in question. Adding to the confusion is how

5 Fall Prevention Tactics for Home Care Providers Too often, falls are seen as inevitable. Home care providers know they aren’t. Out of fear, older adults who have been diagnosed with conditions that increase the likelihood of falling may become inactive. Family members may begin looking into residential care — especially in cases where one fall has already occurred. It’s

In Ontario and across Canada, health care is changing. Policymakers are recognizing the benefits of expanding in-home medical services – especially for aging patients. These benefits go far beyond government savings to include a higher quality of life for those receiving care. Home care providers – from agency managers and directors to nurses, therapists, and personal support workers – have long