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Shylo Home Healthcare has been a leader in senior care in The Lower Mainland since 1980.

02/05/2026

If you enjoy spending a few hours a week with seniors, we'd love to hear from you!

02/04/2026

'It took cancer to realize that being self-centered is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others.' Terry Fox

02/02/2026

What is caregiver distress, and why does it matter for a senior’s safety?

Caregiver distress is more than feeling tired, it can develop into exhaustion, anger, depression, and guilt that begin to affect health and decision-making.

Clinical research, and frontline geriatric nursing practice, shows that more than 95% of seniors in Canada receive some level of support from an unpaid caregiver—often family or friends—and 39.8% of those caregivers are distressed (CIHI, as summarised by the Government of Canada).

Distress matters because it increases the likelihood of missed medications, skipped meals, and delayed responses to new symptoms. A useful step is to recognise the pressure points (sleep loss, constant supervision, transportation, medication routines) and plan supports before burnout occurs.

Understanding what aspects of daily living are most challenging is the first step in planning meaningful support that keeps a person engaged and secure at home. Home Care can focus on everyday tasks like meal preparation, laundry and mobility assistance that become harder with age or after an illness. Helping seniors with these practical needs supports independence while reducing risk of falls and hospital readmissions.

01/30/2026

Memory Care in British Columbia refers to specialised and supportive care designed to meet the needs of older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory Care is tailored specifically for individuals experiencing cognitive decline where care needs to be designed around the client’s individual needs.

Although people often assume Memory Care can only be delivered in a facility, studies increasingly demonstrate the benefits of people living with dementia being supported in their homes. Across Canada, dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges associated with population ageing. In British Columbia, thousands of families are supporting loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While residential memory care and long-term care can play a role for some individuals, a substantial body of evidence demonstrates that care at home offers significant clinical, psychosocial benefits for people with dementia and those who care for them.

How Home Care Supports People Living with Dementia in the Community

Home Care enables people living with dementia to remain safely in familiar surroundings—where routines, environment, and relationships support cognitive and emotional wellbeing.

Support includes personalised one-to-one care, consistent daily routines, medication reminders, personal care, nutrition support, companionship, and respite for family caregivers. Evidence shows community-based dementia care can delay long-term care admission and improve quality of life.

01/28/2026

Joy, mindfulness, and personal growth are not restricted by age.

01/27/2026

Install Motion Activated Lighting to help you see when you get up at night, and on outdoor steps and pathways. This beneficial for seniors because they enhance safety and independence by automatically illuminating pathways and reducing the risk of fall and injuries.

Have Grab Bars professionally installed in your bathroom, so you’re not tempted to use towel racks or shower door bars for balance, or to pull yourself up. About 75% of falls experienced by seniors occur in their bathrooms. This makes the bathroom the location seniors are at highest risk for falls in their home.

Make the tub or shower as safe as possible by adding non-slip safety strips. We also strongly recommended to use a shower or tub chair. These come in many varieties, but we recommend the ones that have at least two suction feet for stability, and a transfer bench on the side for tubs.

Remove tripping hazards like area rugs whenever possible; if they can’t be removed, use Carpet Tape to secure all edges. Similarly, relocate any extension cords that could be a tripping hazard; if they absolutely cannot be moved, secure them to the ground with Gaffer’s Tape.

Consider adding bedrails or a professionally installed bedside pole to make getting in and out of bed easier, and safer. Approximately 25% of falls occur in the bedroom as seniors lose their balance getting out of bed.

It’s important to note that 20-30% of older adults who fall experience moderate to severe injuries, including fractures. A Canadian study in found that the absolute mortality risk within one year after a fragility fracture at any site was 12.5% in women and 19.5% in men.

When it comes to caring for a loved one, families want more than just practical support — they want peace of mind. For over 45 years, Shylo Home Healthcare has been a trusted name in the Vancouver Lower Mainland, helping seniors live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Families choose Shylo because of our reputation, our commitment to excellence, and the compassionate way we deliver care.

01/26/2026

Why Seniors Benefit from Choosing a Local, Professional Home Care Agency

When it comes to care at home, local matters. Well-established, community-based Home Care agencies offer more than services—they provide continuity, accountability, and deep community knowledge.

Don’t call a US franchise, call local nurses who were raised and still live in your community.

As a local professional Home Care agency, Shylo offers:
• Experienced, well-trained caregivers who are carefully screened and supervised by Registered Nurses
• Consistent care teams, reducing disruption and stress for senior clients
• Rapid response and flexibility when needs change
• Strong relationships with local health providers and community services
• Clear oversight, professional standards, and ethical accountability
• A long-standing reputation built on trust within the community

Research shows that Continuity of Care and trusted relationships are critical to senior safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. Shylo is rooted in the community and is invested not only in our clients’ wellbeing, but in the health of the community itself.

Choosing a local, professional Home Care agency like Shylo means choosing stability, experience, and care you can count on—right where you live.

01/25/2026

How can families reduce fall risk at home during winter?

Falls are a leading driver of injury-related emergency visits and hospital stays among older adults, and winter conditions create additional risks. Canadian studies show that falls among older adults remain a major public health issue, with emergency visits and fall-related deaths trending upward over the past two decades.

In gerontological nursing practice, we reduce the common risks by starting with some high-impact basics: clearing walkways, improving lighting, removing loose rugs, ensuring supportive footwear is worn inside and outside of the home, and assessing balance/strength changes early. A practical approach is to focus on “small hazards + reduced strength” as a combined risk, because both tend to rise in winter.

01/24/2026

Home Care and Dementia: Support Where It Matters Most

Living with dementia does not mean giving up life at home. Evidence consistently shows that familiar surroundings help reduce confusion, anxiety, and behavioural distress for people living with dementia.

Professional Home Care provides:
• Consistent routines that support cognitive function and daily structure
• One-to-one care tailored to the individual’s stage of dementia
• Medication reminders and monitoring for safety
• Support with personal care, nutrition, and mobility
• Meaningful companionship that reduces loneliness and agitation
• Respite and guidance for family caregivers

In Canada, the majority of people living with dementia reside in the community, not in long-term care. Home-based dementia care has been shown to delay institutional placement, reduce emergency department visits, and improve quality of life for both clients and families.

Home is more than a place—it is memory, identity, and comfort. With the right supports, people living with dementia can continue to live safely, with dignity, in the place they know best.

01/22/2026

Even on challenging days, we should all actively look for and appreciate small moments of positivity, beauty, or growth, because life isn't all bad, and finding these positive things helps us build resilience and gratitude, shifting our focus from negativity to thankfulness and thereby helpful to improve our emotional, and thereby physical, health.

01/21/2026

Shylo Home Healthcare is looking for mature, reliable and friendly drivers on the North Shore.

If this sounds like a part-time opportunity you would enjoy – call us today at 604-985-6881 or email HR@ShyloHomeHealthcare.ca

01/20/2026

An Ode to Cheese

O Cheese, noble alchemy of time and care,
Born of milk, of craft, of patient hands,
You soften days and sharpen moments,
From quiet suppers to crowded tables.

In your many guises you speak all tongues:
Sharp cheddar, firm and forthright;
Brie, gentle and indulgent;
Blue, bold enough to divide and delight.

You melt to comfort, crumble to celebrate,
Stand alone with dignity upon the board.
You ask little, yet give generously—
Flavour, nourishment, and a reason to linger.

Long may you age, ripen, and endure,
A small daily pleasure made extraordinary.

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1305 St. George's Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7L3J2

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://shylohomehealthcare.ca/

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