Choice Homecare

11/19/2025

Cold weather and indoor heating can be rough on skin. If you’re noticing more dryness, itchiness, or that tight feeling after a shower, that’s totally normal this time of year. The trick is to keep your body hydrated even when you don’t feel thirsty.

A few simple ways to stay warm and save energy this winter
• Close doors to keep heat where you need it
• Use heavier curtains or draft stoppers to block cold air
• Add a cozy layer before reaching for the thermostat
• Warm the room you’re actually using instead of the whole house

Comfort food helps too. Soups, stews, and porridge add warmth, hydration, and nutrients that your body needs in colder months.

Small habits like these make winter a lot easier on your skin, your energy bill, and your overall comfort. Let’s get through the season feeling a little better together.

11/14/2025

Now Hiring PSWs in Hawkesbury

We’re looking for PSWs who care deeply about helping seniors stay safe at home. If you want flexible hours, a supportive team, and meaningful work in the Hawkesbury area, this is a great fit. Part-time and casual shifts available. Apply through the careers section on our website:Choicehomecare.ca

11/13/2025

November is Fall Prevention Month, and here’s the thing: most falls don’t look dramatic. They happen in those quick in-between moments… reaching for a sweater, hurrying to the bathroom, stepping over a pet.

A few simple habits make a real difference:

Keep walkways clear

Good lighting in hallways

Supportive footwear

Regular medication review

Gentle strength and balance exercises

If you're noticing small balance changes in a parent, that’s your cue to pay attention now rather than after a hospital trip. Our team offers in-home safety checks and support that reduces risk and helps seniors stay confident at home.

Book a free in-home safety assessment.

11/11/2025

We pause today to honour those who served and sacrificed for the peace we enjoy.
Their courage. Their resilience. Their legacy.
We remember.

11/07/2025

At Choice Homecare, we’re proud to serve those who once served our country.
Every day, we have the privilege of caring for Veterans who showed courage, loyalty, and strength in service to Canada.

As Veterans Day approaches, we honour their legacy and the quiet resilience they carry into every day.

🇨🇦 We’re proud to serve those who served.

11/06/2025

11/04/2025

As the temperature drops, simple daily routines can become more challenging for seniors. Cold weather can increase the risk of falls, illness, and isolation — but a little preparation can make all the difference.

Here are a few ways to help your loved ones stay safe and comfortable:
Keep indoor spaces warm and draft-free
Encourage hot, nutritious meals and warm fluids
Check footwear and pathways for fall safety
Ensure medications and doctor visits stay on schedule

Stay connected, a friendly call can brighten a cold day

At Choice Homecare, our caregivers provide warmth, safety, and companionship — especially when it’s needed most.

Book a Free In-Home Assessment and let’s make this winter a safe and cozy one for your loved one.

10/31/2025

Boo! 👻 From our team to yours — Happy Halloween!

Whether you’re out trick-or-treating, enjoying spooky décor, or just sharing candy at home, we wish you a safe, cozy, and fun-filled evening! 🧡
Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the magic of the season.

10/21/2025

Watching someone you love change because of dementia is heartbreaking.

You want to keep them safe, comfortable, and at home, but some days, it feels impossible to manage alone.

At Choice Home Care, we understand how challenging dementia care can be.
Our specially trained caregivers provide:

Gentle redirection and memory support
Help with daily routines and personal care
A calm, familiar environment that reduces confusion and anxiety
Compassionate companionship that makes every day feel a little easier

You don’t have to do this alone. Let us help your parent live safely and meaningfully at home.

Book your free in-home care consultation today.

10/16/2025

Why Families Choose Choice Home Care.

10/15/2025

Did you know that up to 50% of medications prescribed to seniors aren’t taken as directed? Many simply forget — it’s hard to keep track when you have multiple pills on different schedules.

Here are 7 practical medication reminder strategies that really work:

Use technology — set recurring alarms or download a reminder app

Create a routine — tie taking your meds to something you already do daily

Use a pillbox or blister packs — see at a glance what’s been taken

Keep meds visible — out of sight = out of mind

Leave sticky-note reminders in strategic places

Set alarms (on phone, clock, or timer)

Ask for help — a caregiver, family member, or personal care manager can help you stay on track

When medications are forgotten, the risk is real — reduced effectiveness or even dangerous double dosing.

If you’d like help putting these strategies into practice or want support from a personal care giver who can help with medication oversight — we can help.

10/14/2025

Every family reaches that moment, when helping your parent becomes more than you can manage alone.
You’re not failing. You’re human.

Let Choice Home Care help you navigate this stage with professional in-home support.
Because care should lift you up — not wear you down.