TheKey Toronto

01/31/2025

It's time to explore your care options.

The best time to look into older adult care is before an issue arises. This gives you and your loved one plenty of time to examine your options and determine what is the best fit.

At TheKey, we're driven by a desire to help older adults age safely and comfortably at home—and we'd love to tell you why! We offer a free phone consultation to discuss your care options and how we can support your family in this next phase of life. It's the fastest way to get accurate answers to all your questions.

Don't wait! Schedule your free consultation on our website today: https://thekey.ca/getting-started

01/29/2025

If your mom or dad gets upset when you bring up the idea of home care, it’s time to try a different approach. Here are three expert strategies that can make all the difference:

1. Reframe the issue
2. Emphasize how home care can help them remain independent
3. Involve them in the process

Get expert help on how to implement these strategies in our Learning Centre: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/parents-accept-home-care

If your mom or dad gets upset when you bring up the idea of home care, it’s time to try a different approach. Here are three expert strategies that can make all the difference.

01/27/2025

Does your care agency have a world-class team of experts at its helm?

At TheKey, we know the value of expert, science-backed information, so we created the Scientific Advisory Board. Made up of experts from several age-related fields, this team advises our in-house experts and guides the direction of our services and programs with the latest research in the industry.

Experience the difference our experts can make for your loved one: https://thekey.ca/about-us/care-team

01/24/2025

We understand post-hospitalization care needs.

Bringing a loved one home from the hospital is exciting and scary. Our Hospital-to-Home service is designed to make the process simpler and recovery smoother. Before your loved one ever leaves the hospital, we'll speak to their care team and create a care plan that includes services such as:

✅ Medication management
✅ Transportation and mobility support
✅ Personal care and hygiene assistance
✅ Home cleanliness and safety
✅ Companionship

Get all the details about our Hospital-to-Home Care today: https://thekey.ca/our-services/hospital-to-home

01/22/2025

Are you considering hiring a caregiver on your own?

It may seem simpler to hire privately instead of working with an agency, but the opposite is usually true. Finding a high-quality caregiver requires an extensive hiring process, so here's what you can expect:

1. Reviewing applications
2. Scheduling & conducting interviews
3. Contacting references & running background checks
6. Setting up a payment system that includes Social Security, Medicare, and tax withholdings
7. Arranging for Disability, Worker's Compensation, and Liability insurance

And that's just to get your caregiver started. When you work with an agency like TheKey, we do it all for you. Plus, we manage our caregivers and handle scheduling conflicts and performance management.

Ready to learn how working with an agency can simplify your search for a caregiver? Head to our website to get started: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/challenges-hiring-caregiver-directly

You might think it’s easier to hire a caregiver for your loved one on your own rather than turning to an agency for help. But, in fact, the exact opposite may be true. Here’s what families looking for a private caregiver need to know.

01/20/2025

How can gardening improve your loved one's health?

Gardening is a fun way to get your loved one moving more. One in three people over age 75 don't engage in any physical activity, so simple activities like walking, stretching, and gardening can make a big impact on their health and well-being.

The caregivers at TheKey work with your loved one to find activities that spark joy, so exercising doesn't feel like a chore.

Find out how the Balanced Care Method™ can impact your loved one's quality of life: https://thekey.ca/balanced-care-method

01/17/2025

Over 50 percent of older adults with some type of cognitive impairment never receive a formal diagnosis from their doctor. But the challenges that family caregivers face are real, with or without a diagnosis.

The journey of caring for someone with dementia can feel uncertain, but you’re not alone. At TheKey, we provide compassionate care that helps your loved one live safely and with dignity at home. Our trained caregivers support them in maintaining a sense of connection and meaning, no matter what stage of dementia they’re in.

👉 Learn more about our person centred approach to dementia care: https://thekey.ca/our-services/alzheimers-and-dementia

01/15/2025

Is sleep a challenge for your loved one with dementia?

As dementia progresses, sleep disturbances can worsen symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and anxiety. Poor sleep impacts both the person with dementia and their caregivers.

Want to learn how to improve sleep for those living with dementia? Simple strategies, along with in-home care, can make a big difference. Visit our Learning Centre to dive deeper into this important topic: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/dementia-and-sleep

Learn more about the connection between dementia and sleep issues, including practical tips to improve sleep and how in-home dementia care can help.

01/13/2025

Have you heard about the Balanced Care Method™?

It's our proprietary approach to caregiving that goes above and beyond the norm. Here are 3 facts that make it stand out:

1. The Balanced Care Method™ focuses on overall health through 6 pillars of wellness.
2. It's based on the idea that everyone can improve their wellness and quality of life at any age.
3. It isn't the easiest way of doing things, but it is worth it!

Every older adult can experience more joy and wellness with this 360-degree approach. Learn how it can help your loved one today: https://thekey.ca/balanced-care-method

01/10/2025

As a family caregiver, your schedule is busy enough.

Hiring a caregiver privately means you're responsible for scheduling, filling shifts when a caregiver is sick, and addressing any issues that arise with the quality of their care. All of that adds up quickly, and it's common to find it all overwhelming.

Hiring an agency like TheKey allows you to let all of that go. Our team handles everything—even finding another caregiver to fill in when your regular caregiver is unavailable—so you can focus on the other things that need your time and attention.

Schedule a consultation today and let us handle the stress of caregiving: https://thekey.ca/getting-started

01/08/2025

Did you know that isolation and loneliness increase your loved one's risk of dementia by 50%?

This staggering number is just one part of the picture researchers are uncovering as they study the importance of human connection. If you're wondering how your loved one is doing, here are some questions to ask them:

☑️ Do you have someone to call if there was an emergency at 2 am?
☑️ Who do you see outside the home?
☑️ What activities do you look forward to?
☑️ If you could change one thing about your life, what would you change?

If the answers suggest that isolation is an issue, it's time to consider companion care. A companion caregiver provides support and connection that can help your loved one feel seen again.

Head to our Learning Centre to learn more about how companion caregivers improve your loved one's quality of life: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/companion-care-for-seniors

Senior loneliness is a serious issue that negatively impacts physical and mental health. Learn more about how in-home companion care services keep seniors safe, engaged, and joyful.

01/06/2025

Quality care begins with quality training.

We train our caregivers to support older adults living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They also learn how to provide exceptional specialized care for clients with Parkinson’s, heart disease, cancer, recovering from stroke, and living with other age-related conditions. And if your loved one just needs a little quality companionship and help around the house to live independently, our caregivers can do that well too.

Ready to meet our caregivers? Head to our website to learn more about them: https://thekey.ca/about-us/care-team