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Don't forget to exercise the brain. 🧠

Did you know? Learning a new skill can be amazing for your brain health. And can even reduce the chance of developing dementia.

Contact us to find out how we can support you. www.waterloo.justlikefamily.ca

Reminder 🔔

Every year is a blessing, make the most out of it 🎉

Did you know Socialization for older adults can decrease the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease? 🧠 💗

At Just Like Family Home Care, we help our clients with:

▫️ Scheduling social gatherings
▫️ Attending appointments/events
▫️ Transportation to and from friend gatherings

Contact us to learn more about our services at waterloo.justlikefamily.ca

All you need is love! 🏳️‍🌈 Just Like Family Home Care is proud to support .

“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” – Alice Walker 💗

We encourage you to be true to you and never dull your sparkle! ✨

Volunteering can be a great way for seniors to improve their physical and mental well-being. 💗

Learn more about volunteering opportunities for seniors at www.ontario.ca/page/seniors-connect-your-community.

To***co continues to be the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada 🚭

For World No To***co Day, we encourage you to educate yourself and your loved ones on the dangers of smoking.

Learn more about the movement who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/2022

The spirit never ages ✨

Say good morning to your body! ☀️
Breakfast is very important for seniors as they age. Why?

"Older adults often consume less food at one sitting, so eating breakfast helps ensure an adequate intake of calories, vitamins, and minerals throughout the day." - seniorstoday.in

At Just Like Family Home Care, we offer cooking services for our clients. 💗 Learn more at waterloo.justlikefamily.ca

Did you know? 💡 More than 10,000 “Baby Boomers” turn 65 every day!

As you age, you may need a little (or a lot) of help. At Just Like Family Home Care, we are here to help you transition into this new period of your life. 💗

Learn more at waterloo.justlikefamily.ca

Senior tip ✅ Reaching items in the back of the refrigerator!

To make it easier, add a lazy susan (turntable) on the fridge shelf so you or your loved one can rotate it to bring what you need to the front.

At Just Like Family Home Care - our professionals can help you organize your kitchen with your comfort in mind. 💗

It is important to have a proper diet as you age 🍇🍌🥦 Swipe through to learn more!

At Just Like Family Home Care - our professionals help our clients maintain a healthy lifestyle. 💗

Learn more about our services at waterloo.justlikefamily.ca

Did you know? 💡 Today is World Hypertension Day

High blood pressure is a common condition affecting 17.7% of Canadians aged 12 and older.

"If untreated, hypertension can cause death or serious health consequences such as heart attack, stroke, dementia, kidney failure, and vision loss." - University of Waterloo

If you or your loved ones are dealing with high blood pressure - a variety of lifestyle changes may help. Just Like Family Home Care can assist with these daily adjustments.💗

To all the nurses who are working day and night to bring comfort and caring support to patients, we wish you all a very Happy International Nurses Day. 👩‍⚕️ 💗

If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. 💖

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Happy mother's day to every mom figure out there! Thanks to all the effort you put in to make everyone around you feel special.

From all of us at Just Like Family Home Care. ❤️

If you or your loved one is suffering - you are not alone. Below are a few important resources for those who need help:

💗 The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH)
Phone: (289) 846-5383
💗 The Canadian Mental Health Association
Phone: 1-800-875-6213
💗 Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Phone: (613) 921-5565

For 2022, the Canadian Mental Health Association wants you to "get ready to !"

This year's mental health initiative encourages individuals to learn how to best help someone who is struggling. 💗

To learn more about how you can participate, visit 👉 mentalhealthweek.ca

Hello, it's the weekend calling 📞

Just Like Family Home Care wishes you a safe and relaxing weekend! 💗

Did you know?💡 Learning can save your brain. 🧠

"Several research studies have shown that higher educational attainment is associated with better late-life cognitive functioning and reduced risk for dementia." - www.nia.nih.gov

Keep your brain sharp by learning and reading on a daily basis! 📚

It's never too late! Just Like Family Home Care services can help you (or your loved one) learn new tech skills. 💗

Zoom is a great way for seniors to stay connected with friends/family on a daily basis.

Contact us today to learn more about our assistance.

Time for myth busting 🥊

As you age, you may think exercise could do more harm than good, especially if you have a chronic condition.

The reality is inactivity is to blame when older people lose the ability to do things on their own. Exercise and physical activity are great for your mental and physical health.

At Just Like Family Home Care we can help you stay active. ❤️Contact us for more details.

Time for myth busting 🥊

It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you have been smoking, quitting improves your health and results are almost immediate.

Within a few hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood begins to decline and in a few weeks your circulation improves.

Stay posted for more myth busting!

Time for some myth busting 🥊

A common misconception is that a person’s sleep needs decline with age.

As people age, they may find it harder to fall and stay asleep. However, older adults need 7 to 9 hours each night.

Getting enough sleep keeps you healthy and alert. It can also help reduce your risk of falls and improve your overall mental well-being.

Hope your day is blooming with love and laughter. Happy Easter from our family to yours. ❤️🐰

What is advanced care planning?

"In a nutshell, advance care planning is the process of thinking about what matters most to you and planning for your health and personal care if you ever get sick or injured and can’t speak for yourself. Scary thought, I know. But oh so important!" - advancecareplanning.ca

Our staff at Just Like Family Home Care can help you or your loved one prepare for the future. Please get in touch.💗

Spring has sprung 🌸 Below are three fun activity ideas for seniors 👇

1. Go for a walk at a local park or a nature trail.
2. Enjoy a meal outdoors with friends or family.
3. Pick up gardening.
4. Visit a local botanical garden or a farmer’s market.

Just Like Family Home Care is here to help our clients book and attend their spring activities. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

"He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything." - Thomas Carlyle 💗

Today is World Health Day 🌎 Learn more below about today's message by the World Health Organization:

"WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The climate crisis is also a health crisis."

Today's wisdom— aging is definitely a privilege! 💗

The legendary composer Leonard Bernstein once said “music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”

Music has a variety of physical and mental health benefits 🎶

- Lowers stress and anxiety levels
- Helps with memory processing and recall
- Promotes faster healing and manages physical pain
- Reduces symptoms of dementia and cognitive decline
- Improves sleep quality
- Boosts creativity and productivity

Stay posted for more senior care tips.

Today is World Autism Day 💗

Did you know that Autism impacts over 75,000,000 people worldwide?

We celebrate and encourage you to check out some great resources, such as and .