Living Assistance Services is dedicated to helping seniors in Toronto, Mississauga and the surrounding areas live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We only hire the very best caregivers—the kind of skilled, kind, reliable people we’d trust with our own aging parents’ care.
Homecare isn’t just about making sure seniors have the necessities of life—it’s about enabling them to live well and thrive. Here are a few things that help seniors enjoy life to the fullest extent while aging in place. To learn more about high quality homecare services and how Living Assistance Services can support your family, please visit our website or contact us. We’d be glad to answer your questions and provide a personalized quote.
A safe, accessible home
As an individual ages, they often need to make changes to their home to ensure their safety. This may involve removing tripping hazards to help prevent falls, adding grab bars or railings as needed, installing adaptive equipment in the bathroom or bedroom, or purchasing furniture that meets their changing needs (for example: a recliner that rises (sometimes called a ‘stander recliner’), or a bed that adjusts). It may also involve adaptive cutlery, image-based phones and other items designed for use by older individuals.
Daily personal care
Many seniors struggle to shower independently or have concerns about falling while bathing. Some are able to shower but struggle to adequately wash their hair or soap their bodies due to physical limitations that restrict movement. This often leads to seniors showering less frequently, which can have a negative physical and mental impact. When you hire a caregiver from Living Assistance Services, you know that your aging loved one will be provided with respectful assistance while bathing. Our caregivers can also support with oral hygiene, dressing in clean clothes, hair brushing and styling, and other elements of personal care.
Nutrition and hydration
We’ve written about the importance of nutrition and hydration before, but we’ll say it again: eating well and staying hydrated are absolutely essential to a senior’s well-being and quality of life. Not only do our caregivers assist with meal preparation (including serving and cleaning up after meals), they encourage seniors to drink water and other healthy fluids, and ensure that all medications are being taken correctly and on schedule. (Here’s a great read on the signs of malnutrition in seniors, if you’re not sure about how well your loved one is eating.)
Mental engagement and connection
Isolation presents a serious risk to the health and well-being of all individuals, regardless of age and stage of life. That said, many seniors live in isolation and suffer from a lack of regular engagement and connection. By hiring a skilled, dedicated, compassionate caregiver from Living Assistance Services, you’re ensuring that your loved one has mental stimulation, connection and engagement between family visits. This can be life-changing for older individuals—it’s one of the most important services we provide!
A sense of joy
Just as seniors need human connection and mental stimulation, it's important that they feel a sense of fun and joy. This can be achieved through pleasant conversation, a walk in the park on a warm day, playing a card game, or otherwise enjoying simple pleasures. Our caregivers bring warmth and laughter to every home they visit, ensuring that your loved one feels comfortable, secure, well cared for and content. We believe that every senior deserves this quality of life, and we’re proud to be a part of the joy in many clients’ lives. Thanks as always for reading, and please share this information for anyone who may find it useful. You’re also welcome to contact us if you have any questions or feedback.