Tag: family caregivers
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Home ‘Care’ For The Holidays
It’s that time of year again when the busyness of the holiday season starts to ramp up. Soon, many of us will have packed schedules filled with shopping, baking, visiting friends and family, and other festive activities. Unfortunately, not everyone lives close to their loved ones, making visits difficult. For some elderly family members and…
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The Delicate Balance Of Elder Care: Independence, Safety, And Quality Of Life
As we and our loved ones age, many families face a critical decision: whether to continue living at home or move to a long-term care facility. For adults from midlife onward, these choices carry lasting implications not only for safety and well-being but also for maintaining independence and enhancing quality of life. In a recent…
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Enhancing Home Care With Healthcare Technology Solutions
As people live longer and chronic diseases become more common, the need for innovative healthcare technology solutions in home care is growing. Investing in these technologies is essential to keep up with the increasing demand for home-based care. Advances in healthcare technology are crucial to sustaining our healthcare system as more people choose to age…
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The Hidden Strength Behind Senior Care: A Conversation With A Geriatrician
Caring for an aging loved one is a journey that combines challenges and beautiful moments. Whether you’re managing a loved one’s neurocognitive needs or helping them transition to long-term care, the role of a family caregiver is both deeply impactful and emotionally complex. In a recent discussion, Dr. Kevin sat down with Dr. Allison Nakanishi,…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 3)
[Tea] How do you think platforms like ours that match caregivers and their loved ones with the appropriate care can address the ongoing shortage of care providers? [Naomi] I think it’s fantastic. It’s funny because when I first came across Gravitii, I was like, “Oh my God, this is exactly the idea that I had…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 2)
[Tea] Because you previously spoke about the difficulty that the pandemic brought in caring for your mom – things like heavy restrictions, the fact that you couldn’t hug her, you couldn’t even see her – I want to ask about how technology played a role in helping you connect with her. How can technology enhance…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 1)
[Tea] First of all, thanks for meeting with me, for taking the time. Congrats on being nominated for the Change Maker Award at the Kelowna Women In Business 2024 Rise Awards! [Naomi] Thank you for that! I was one of four finalists. There were about 67 applications submitted this year, so to be recognized as…
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Supporting Young Family Caregivers: Balancing Care, School, And Work
According to Stats Canada, one in four young Canadians provides some form of care to a family member or friend, often a grandparent or parent. These young family caregivers typically assist with tasks like housework and transportation, spending an average of 2-4 hours per week on caregiving. While many young caregivers express positive outcomes, such…
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The Importance Of Caregiver Respite For Family Caregivers
May Is Family Caregiver Month Gravitii Technologies would like to express deep appreciation to all the unpaid family caregivers who dedicate themselves to ensuring their loved ones maintain their quality of life and independence at home. It’s a fact that over 95% of individuals receiving long-term home care rely on an unpaid caregiver1. Unfortunately, more…