Tag: independent living
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Home Support Opportunities In BC
Community care – and especially care of the elderly – is a frequently neglected area of medicine. As a physician, I can recall the “hidden curriculum” of medical school that encouraged students to engage maximally in the exciting areas of acute care like surgery and intensive care. Compared to this, the daily work of caring…
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Confusing Costs Of Public Home Supports In BC
Canadians are justifiably proud to live in a country that believes in equality and in the value of a free and accessible health care system. Although this system is strained for capacity, we should still be proud of our goals and what we have achieved. Despite this, there are clearly some issues when it comes…
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Keeping Seniors Safe Shouldn’t Lead To Isolation And Loss Of Autonomy
In their 2018 book “The Coddling of the American Mind”, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt coined the term “safetyism” to identify a cultural belief in which safety has become a sacred value. They describe a modern campus culture where young people are coddled and insulated, protected from people, ideas, and opinions that they deem “unsafe”.…
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Homecare For Companionship: Reducing Social Isolation Among Seniors
It is well known that seniors, especially those dealing with chronic health conditions, are at a high risk of social isolation1. Research shows that around 30% of Canadian seniors are vulnerable to becoming socially isolated2. Those who experience isolation are more likely to suffer from negative health outcomes and a decreased quality of life3. Having…
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The Benefits Of In-Home Care For Independent Living Seniors
Canadians Choosing Independent Living As They Age Home is where the heart is, and as we age, maintaining our independent living becomes more important than ever. Many seniors wish to stay in their homes and enjoy the freedom of making their own choices. In fact, nearly 90% of Canadians prefer to “age in place”—meaning to…