by Mukund Kulthe | Aug 4, 2017 | active seniors, aging parents, Alzheimer's Disease, animal therapy, Blog, care, companion care, customized senior care, dementia, depression, elderly health care, elderly people, halton, home care, home care for parents, mental health, personal care, pets, retire at home, senior problems, seniors
Today, August 4th, marks Assistance Dog Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the noble and hardworking efforts of service dogs who help and support people all over the world with varying needs and life circumstances. Assistance dogs are dedicated, hardworking, skilled,...
by Mukund Kulthe | Jun 30, 2017 | aging parents, Blog, care, depression, elderly health care, elderly people, halton, health concers, home care, home care for parents, mental health, pain management, retire at home, senior problems, seniors
Chronic Pain is a concern that a great many seniors must contend with on a daily basis. Having to deal with persistent and sometimes debilitating pain can lead seniors to withdraw from activities and relationships, and to cease participation in elements of life that...
by Mukund Kulthe | Jun 11, 2017 | aging parents, Blog, care, elderly health care, elderly people, end of life, halton, home care, home care for parents, palliative care, retire at home, senior problems, seniors
When it comes to our aging loved-ones, most of us don’t ever want to think about the fact that the seniors in our lives are at a stage where they are nearing the end of their lives. It often feels easier and more manageable on an emotional level to avoid conversations...
by Mukund Kulthe | May 18, 2017 | Blog, dental care, elderly health care
We often cast aside good oral hygiene habits when we’re too tired to brush our teeth before bedtime, or think that skipping our dentist appointment won’t make much of a difference. Getting stuck in this mindset can affect your ability to eat well, and can determine...
by Mukund Kulthe | Apr 12, 2017 | animal therapy, Blog, depression, elderly health care, pets, retirement home
I recently came across an intriguing article about animal assisted therapy. Click here to read it, so you can get some context on what is going to follow. As I read what Mark (a doctor in Oregon) wrote several years ago, I related to some of his skeptical opinions...
by Mukund Kulthe | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog, diabetes, diabetic foot, elderly health care, footcare, home nursing, seasonal care, winter
Canada is a beautiful country, and its diverse geography allows us to enjoy its beautiful landscapes, outdoor pursuits and of course, rich agricultural traditions such as wine making and farming. Our team at Milestone Health Services Halton loves going to local farms...
