Newsletter February 2018

Strokes are very common among seniors.  Most of the information you read online focuses on stroke awareness, such as risk factors that increase the odds of having a stroke or signs and symptoms to watch for. Of course, stroke awareness is a very important topic, but it is also necessary to provide information on what you can do after you’ve suffered a stroke to help with rehabilitation and recovery. Finding the right support, such as senior home care in your local area can be a huge part of a successful recovery. 

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects the spinal cord and brain. To date, there is no definitive cause of MS, but it’s commonly accepted by researchers that MS is an autoimmune disease. While the average age of diagnosis is 28, symptoms can start to appear between the ages of 20-48years. Multiple sclerosis is a challenging disease to properly diagnose and treat, and the range of symptoms leads many to seek out help from a caretaker. Learn More

There will come a time when your senior parents will need more help and support. Even if you have the means and the ability to step in and care for your aging parents or relatives, being a caregiver is an enormous responsibility that is both physically and emotionally draining. While the public healthcare system offers some care to meet a person’s basic hygiene needs, most families recognize the need to supplement the public system with a combination of family caregiveing and seeking the help of a private home care agency.

The Durham College Hub for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence for Business Systems and iCare Home Health have initiated a development project to bring advanced AI features to their mobile application for distant healthcare delivery.

Serving patients in the Greater Toronto Area, iCare Home Health differentiates itself as a visionary, innovative, and creative organization that strives to develop cutting-edge solutions for Canadians that need home-based care due to age, illness, or special needs. Learn More

iCare Home Health is proud to broadcast the public launch of their Health Espresso app for Android and IOS. Health Espresso is currently available to iCare Home Health patients, and in spring 2018 will be free for public download.

The app was created by iCare Home Health to track their clients’ medication adherence and body vitals to prevent a critical health event. The public launch will include some major and exciting updates, including the integration of artificial intelligence and a web portal. Learn More

We are honoured to be nominated for an Oakville Award (OABE) for Business Excellence, Small Business Category. The award is based on commitment to excellence, the business’ contribution the quality of life and local economy we all enjoy in Oakville. Our business excellence is a result of the dedicated team members and passion we share in delivering our care to our clients.

The Willow Foundation enhances the lives of seniors and disabled adults living in Halton Region’s three long-term care homes through a variety of programs and activities. From weekly ‘Artist Corner’ to Zumba classes, from our annual Strawberry Social to Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony we bring our residents a variety of social, arts and physical fitness programs.