5 Smart Summer Tips for Seniors

Victoria Hospice Care

Summer for most people is a period of joy and rest. However for seniors, the temperatures and sun can be hazardous if the appropriate provisions aren’t taken. Here are some good tips that seniors, along with their caregivers, can utilize to ensure they have an enjoyable summer. Stay Hydrated Seniors are more prone to dehydration … Read more

8 Tips for a Caretaker

Hospice in Victoria

It is imperative to deal with your own worry and welfare as a helpful family member or friend. So how does a caretaker look after themselves in grief?  That hinges on you. Here are some tips to help you get started: Be reasonable about how much you can undertake Identify when concentrating on others is … Read more

3 Steps for Supporting Grieving Family and Friends: Support vs. Comfort

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What is the difference?  Well, comfort suggests a longing to free someone from their pain and make them feel a smaller amount of sadness, while support suggests a longing to offer assistance. Over time you’ve probably become good at the comfort part (we all have), so when you approach someone who is grieving your first inclination may be to … Read more