Senior Care Resources

The issues outlined on these pages impact the lives of seniors every day and are just a few of the reasons why families look to Home Instead Senior Care to meet their home care needs.

Senior Care Toronto Resources

Gardens Brighten Seniors’ Lives

This dual-effort public-education campaign has sought to bring back gardening joys to seniors who have difficulty maintaining gardens, or who have given up gardening altogether due to health or age concerns…

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Depression in Seniors Can Lead to Illness, Diabetes

Other signs of depression include feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness; decreased energy and fatigue; feelings of hopelessness or pessimism; and recurring aches and pains that don’t respond to medical treatment…

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New Resource Can Help Identify Depression in Seniors

Big life changes that occur as people age, such as the loss of a spouse, often lead to depression, though experts say it is not considered a normal part of aging.  Even so, if depression is present, the sooner it is…

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Running on Empty

Women concerned about an aging relative’s health were about three times more likely (34 percent) to say they worry “a great deal” about having enough time for family than those who were not responsible…

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