Staying Safe and Warm at Home During the Cold Weather

Staying Safe and Warm at Home During the Cold Weather

As the winter season kicks in, more people start to get sick. Aside from the fact that it is the time when colds, sore throats and flu are at their peak, the human immune system also gets compromised by the sudden drop in temperature, making it too weak to fight off...
Tips For Recovering And Staying Well After A Heart Attack

Tips For Recovering And Staying Well After A Heart Attack

If you have recently survived a heart attack, it may take time before you go back to your daily routine. You need to take some rest and make lifestyle changes to allow yourself to completely heal and recover. You may also need to ask for assistance during this time....
Top Tips To Help Parents Care For Their Child With Autism

Top Tips To Help Parents Care For Their Child With Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with other people. Children with autism need proper support and care to overcome their challenges and to lead fulfilling lives. Here are some...
5 Ways to Promote Independence in Adults with Disabilities

5 Ways to Promote Independence in Adults with Disabilities

Typically, we define independence as living in a home of your own and working to pay for your own living expenses. However, this may be a little different for adults with a disability. The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disability defines independence for...
Tips To Care For Someone With Dementia At Home

Tips To Care For Someone With Dementia At Home

Dementia is due to certain diseases that affect the brain, resulting in a progressive loss of mental function. Over the course of time, all types of dementia will eventually lead to memory loss, personality and behavioural changes, loss of reasoning and judgment as...
Caregivers Should Know After A Loved One Has Had A Stroke

Caregivers Should Know After A Loved One Has Had A Stroke

A stroke happens when a blood clot disrupts the blood flow to the brain which may result in brain damage and even permanent disability. This condition can dramatically affect someone’s life and the recovery process varies from person to person. If you are caring for...