Carelancer

12/19/2025

The holidays are filled with joy, and all the preparations that come with them.​
Between shopping, cooking, hosting, and planning, the season can quickly become overwhelming.​

If you’re caring for a loved one, flexible respite support from vetted PSWs on Carelancer can help you navigate the holidays with more ease.​
Even a few hours of trusted care can give you the time you need for errands, rest, or simply a moment to pause.​

Visit www.carelancer.com to learn more.​

Carelancer is the first home care marketplace designed to make finding or offering care specialist simpler, safer and more flexible. Register now!

12/16/2025

For many adult children, the holidays can be one of the few times they’re together for a full meal from start to finish.

Here’s what to watch for during visits, plus practical ways to support them afterward with simple food adjustments: https://carelancer.com/resources/care-seeker/holiday-nutrition-red-flags/15013/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=holidayblog
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PSWs and HCAs can access insurance through insurers who specialize in professional liability as well as provincial and national associations, just like nurses. You can rest easy knowing financial protections are in place if an allegation arises.

12/12/2025

Today, on Universal Health Coverage Day, we’re reminded that care should never depend on where you live, who you know, or how fast you can navigate the system.​

At Carelancer, we’re building a future where support at home is accessible, dignified, and personalized, for every family and every caregiver.​

Because care isn’t a privilege.​
It’s a right.​

12/10/2025

Everyone and seniors deserves dignity, safety, equality, and the freedom to make their own choices.​

Yet many still face challenges, limited access to services, unsafe environments, and barriers that affect their independence.​

On this Human Rights Day, we stand for compassion, fairness, and access to quality care for all seniors. ​

12/05/2025

Sometimes, as parents and grandparents get older, it makes more sense to bring the holidays to them. And even if they're staying home, you can still make the day special:​

• Look through old family photos​
• Watch home videos together​
• Cook a favourite family recipe​
• Ask about their most meaningful holiday memories​

Sometimes, the best holiday moments happen right at home. ✨​

Carelancer is the first home care marketplace designed to make finding or offering care specialist simpler, safer and more flexible. Register now!

12/03/2025

Across Canada, 27% of people aged 15 and older live with one or more disabilities; each with their own story, challenges, and triumphs. ​

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s take time to reflect, listen, and work toward a more inclusive world.​

12/01/2025

Food habits aren’t always easy to shift, especially when diabetes is something you’re managing now or have been living with for a while.

Here are a few everyday nutrition tips to help you: https://carelancer.com/resources/care-seeker/practical-nutrition-strategies-for-seniors-with-diabetes/14846/

11/28/2025

False - it may develop over many years from a combination of factors such as genetics, long-term lifestyle patterns, stress, sleep, and how the body responds to insulin. 💙

If you’d like to learn more about the factors that may influence Type 2 diabetes, here’s a helpful resource from Diabetes Canada:
👉 https://www.diabetes.ca/en-CA/type-2-risks/risk-factors-assessments

11/26/2025

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Canada.​

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we’re encouraging open conversations and helping our community stay informed with trusted, Canadian resources.​

Learn more: https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/lung

11/24/2025

Did you know diabetes can make mealtimes harder for older adults?​

Low appetite, low energy, and blood-sugar swings can turn eating into a stressful moment — and many of us don’t recognize the signs because we’re not in the healthcare field.​

Some signs to watch for include:​

• Eating much less than usual​
• Feeling more tired during or around mealtimes ​
• Avoiding certain foods or skipping meals​

Read more: https://carelancer.com/resources/care-seeker/why-diabetes-complicates-nutrition-in-older-adults/14750/

11/21/2025

Quality care shouldn’t break the bank.​

We believe care should be accessible to everyone. That’s why Carelancer connects you with insured, affordable providers who fit your needs and price range — because everyone deserves support they can afford. 💜​

👉 Create a care request now: www.carelancer.com​

11/19/2025

Today, we celebrate men in every role — fathers, sons, brothers, friends, and caregivers. 💜​

Thank you for all that you do, and for remembering to care for yourself, too. ​