DNA's Helping Hands

DNA's Helping Hands We assist Kelowna seniors and caregivers by doing all that we can to keep seniors active and engaged.

Unfortunately, older adults often experience feelings of sadness due to various factors like the loss of companionship, ...
04/06/2024

Unfortunately, older adults often experience feelings of sadness due to various factors like the loss of companionship, loneliness, isolation, changes in their living situation, and deterioration in their physical and mental health. Cultivating happiness and contentment can significantly improve their overall well-being.

Unfortunately, older adults often experience feelings of sadness due to various factors like the loss of companionship, loneliness, isolation, changes in their living situation, and deterioration in their physical and mental health. Cultivating happiness and contentment can significantly improve the...

I was contacted by a concerned child that their parent was having an extremely difficult weekend at their care facility....
03/15/2024

I was contacted by a concerned child that their parent was having an extremely difficult weekend at their care facility. I could tell that she was “off.” After a brief discussion, we scrapped our previously scheduled plans, and I tried something new for both of us… music and a hand massage - and the results were surprising...
https://dnahelpinghands.ca/agitation-and-dementia/

Real world experience of working with an agitated person with dementia and the positive results we found from calming piano music, gently massaging their hands with lavender-infused oil.

AirTags are a small, disc-shaped device that helps you locate and track items such as keys or wallets using the Find My ...
03/14/2024

AirTags are a small, disc-shaped device that helps you locate and track items such as keys or wallets using the Find My app on your Apple devices. People with dementia may misplace or forget the location of important belongings, and AirTags can assist in finding these items. Attaching an AirTag to commonly misplaced items can help caregivers or family members track the item’s last known location.
https://dnahelpinghands.ca/apple-airtags-dementia/

People with dementia may misplace or forget the location of important belongings, and AirTags can assist in finding these items.

It may not always be evident that a loved one struggles to get dressed. However, with reduced mobility, arthritis or cog...
03/05/2024

It may not always be evident that a loved one struggles to get dressed. However, with reduced mobility, arthritis or cognitive issues, daily dressing in traditional clothing can become a source of frustration. The following are some clues that a switch to adaptive clothing is required:

Adaptive clothing is designed around the needs and abilities of people. Recognize the signs that a loved one struggles to get dressed.

Your parent had a medical emergency that required an extensive stay at KGH or Cottonwoods, and it’s time for discharge. ...
02/22/2024

Your parent had a medical emergency that required an extensive stay at KGH or Cottonwoods, and it’s time for discharge. Everyone is excited for them to return to their home or independent living, but changes need to be made to prevent a return trip.
Here is what you can expect:

it is important to improve our healthspan, which enables us to enjoy a higher quality of life in our later years.

Due to advances in medical technology, knowledge and medicines, the average lifespan in Canada is 82 years of age. Yet, ...
02/15/2024

Due to advances in medical technology, knowledge and medicines, the average lifespan in Canada is 82 years of age. Yet, despite those advances, our average healthspan, a time when we remain free from serious disease, has remained the same: between the ages of 60-65. There are some factors that impact our healthspan that are beyond our control:

it is important to improve our healthspan, which enables us to enjoy a higher quality of life in our later years.

When we think of Aging in Place, the ability to live independently, we often consider the physical barriers preventing p...
02/07/2024

When we think of Aging in Place, the ability to live independently, we often consider the physical barriers preventing people from remaining in their homes. Aside from physical changes to our environments, here are 4 commonly forgotten considerations:

we often consider the physical barriers. Aside from physical changes to our environments, here are 4 commonly forgotten considerations:

Whether it’s noticing food that should be refrigerated has been left out for days or the fact that they are wearing the ...
01/16/2024

Whether it’s noticing food that should be refrigerated has been left out for days or the fact that they are wearing the same dirty clothes day after day, there can be specific indicators that an aging parent needs help. No one likes to lose their autonomy, so care needs to be taken with these conversations. The following is a list of signs that our loved one struggles to maintain independence.

No one likes to lose their autonomy, so this can can be difficult. A list of signs that our loved one struggles to maintain independence.

Changes in the health and well-being of our aging loved ones can happen suddenly (heart attack, stroke or a broken bone)...
01/07/2024

Changes in the health and well-being of our aging loved ones can happen suddenly (heart attack, stroke or a broken bone) or gradually as each day passes. If your loved one needs help with daily living, consider some home care services. The type of home care will depend on the level of help needed. Does your loved one require Personal Care or Companion Care? What is the difference between the two?

Changes in the health and well-being of our aging loved ones can happen suddenly (heart attack, stroke or a broken bone) or gradually as each day passes. If your loved one needs help with daily living, consider some home care services. The type of home care will depend on the level of help needed. D...

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