Dementia among seniors: understand in order to better help Dementia among seniors: everyone is familiar with this term, but its definition often remains vague for most of us. If you have an elderly loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia, it is natural to try to better understand what dementia in seniors is. What…
Searching for a seniors’ residence: 10 questions to ask yourself Searching for a seniors’ residence is an important step in one’s life. This decision deserves attention in order to make the right choice. It is therefore important to first determine your needs, or those of your elderly loved one, and to gather as much useful…
Loss of autonomy of the senior: what are the options available? Time passes so quickly; this is something we all have to face one day. As we age, it is all the more common to lose some of our independence compared to our younger years! Fortunately, there are solutions to help us continue to enjoy…
The best residences for seniors according to our advisors at Visavie Looking for the best seniors’ residence in Quebec? Yes of course, we all want the best for ourselves or our elderly loved ones. However, we must admit that the perfect living environment is not necessarily the same from one senior to another. The ideal…
At Visavie, our mission is to offer you home care services for seniors that meet your needs. In this sense, we try to always give you the best advice for quality home care. Our trained staff will ensure that every senior who wishes can stay in the comfort of their own home. With home help,…
The cost of living in a retirement home: what about it? Have you made the decision to live in a residence but the cost of living in a retirement home makes you hesitate? This question can be asked for yourself or for a close elder like one of your parents for example. It is first…
Choosing a residence with your family At the time of choice, who decides? Monique and Henri have decided to sell the house to live in a retirement home and think that choosing a a residence with their family is the best solution. Indeed, Henri, too busy caring for his wife Monique, who has Alzheimer’s disease,…
The tax credit for home support services for seniors: what you need to know! Staying home for a long time after retirement is the goal of many. The tax credit for home support services for seniors exists especially for this specific purpose: to allow seniors to remain in the comfort of their current living environment…
Managing the aggressive behavior of a person with Alzheimer’s People with Alzheimer’s disease sometimes behave aggressively, and loved ones are the first to be affected. How to calm a senior when he is in this state? How to deal with this behavior? Luc Armand, Alzheimer’s consultant specialist, gives us in this 5th episode valuable tips…
Balancing work and the role of caregiver: our advices Being a caregiver means playing a supportive role that is often essential for the well-being and health of the loved one who needs it. This support, both appreciated and so necessary, can sometimes be demanding for the caregiver. Balancing work and the role of caregiver is…