Newsletter December 2018

iCare Home Health December 2018 Update

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December 2018

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iCare Home Health is pleased to bring you the December 2018 issue of our Newsletter, a great source of news and updates about healthy aging, community events and family caregiving. Please share this with your friends and family. For past issues, visit our site https://www.icarehomehealth.ca/newsletter/

Dementia Care Advice For The Holidays

The holidays can be a wonderful time spent with family and friends. However, when you’re making your holiday plans and want to include a loved one who is living with dementia, there are extra factors to consider. If they are currently receiving dementia care at home or other type of senior care, it’s important to know how to continue that care over the holidays, as well as what additional requirements they may have when being away from their normal environment and routine. Learn More

How Home Care Services For Autism Can Help Your Child

At-home care can be particularly helpful for children with autism spectrum disorder. Children with autism require special care to thrive, and premier home care from a qualified caregiver can be a beneficial source of support. Consider the following ways premier home care from a Recreation Therapist can help your child and your family: Learn More

Home Care After A Stroke

If your loved one has recently experienced a stroke, know that there are plenty of options available to help with recovery and recuperation once they’ve been released from the hospital. Whether you choose premier home care services or other senior care options, the help available to assist with recuperation can provide valuable support and insight into what to expect as you begin the recovery process. Learn More

Lifestyle Changes For Dementia Patients

Adapting after a dementia diagnosis can be an emotional and physical challenge. It’s important to know that it’s possible to remain at home and continue enjoying the things you love that are comfortable and familiar, especially during the early stages of dementia. There are a few easy lifestyle changes you can make to make living at home with dementia easier, so you can continue to feel safe, happy, and secure. Learn More

Spotlight on Technology

Health Espresso at Lakeridge Health AccessIO event

We had an opportunity to pitch before 200 attendees of the Lakeridge Health AccessIO event on our software, Health Espresso.

Attendees included industry experts, potential customers, and angel investors. Our team had an opportunity to meet interested parties after the pitch at our own booth to receive feedback, answer questions and discuss potential commercialization opportunities.

Health Espresso offers real-time tracking of vitals and medication adherence, It boasts a web portal that facilitates communication among primary physicians and care teams in the field.

Health Espresso boasts an Artificial Intelligence feature to assist patients with the medication and appointment adherence.

In Our Community

Homeless Jesus Award

For Exemplary Leadership in Community Service

Philanthropy is one of Canada’s greatest attributes at individual and corporate levels.

To encourage this generosity, we were inspired to recognize individuals and businesses that quietly and positively affect marginalized individuals, groups, and communities that are in the shadows and missed by the larger philanthropic efforts.

Generous with their time and talents, they bring light and life to many incredible charitable and community endeavours. Recognizing these individuals for their valuable contributions is an essential part to inspire others to follow suit and make our world a better place to live.

For the specific recognition we wanted to convey, we looked for an award that conveys the meaning and purpose of the award in its own right. The usual array of glass and metal works of art were “message neutral” and were not up to the task. In the end, however, we found a sculpture that fit perfectly: the “Homeless Jesus”. Learn More

NEW:

iCARE Expressive Art Program (iCEAP)

Expressive art making enriches our lives. Painting, drawing, and sculpture can be used to communicate ideas, stimulate the senses and touch our emotions. Have some fun by exploring the use of different art materials.

Expressive art making can have a positive effect on your health. The iCare Expressive Art Program (iCEAP) is a support service facilitated by our Artist in Residence. She is a practicing professional artist with graduate level training in counseling and art therapy.…Learn More

iCare Home Health and iCare Navigator endeavour to provide our clients the tools to help meet their varied health care needs. The services on the resources page are offered by community (private or non-profit), provincial or national agencies and could be accessed separately or in different combinations based on patient and family needs.

However we also know that every situations is different, and you may require iCare Navigator services to assess your personal situation! Nominal service fees maybe applicable for iCare Navigator support services. For more information, please complete and submit the “Contact an Advocate” form on this page.