No matter the illness or condition you or someone you love is facing, At Your Service for Seniors focuses on an individualized approach to each senior’s needs. We strive to enhance and restore quality of life for seniors facing illnesses or conditions so they can live independently in their own homes. Below we have outlined common illnesses or conditions that many of our clients face, what they are commonly known to cause, and most importantly. how we can be of service to you or your family member. Common services we offer to most clients include driving to appointments, meal preparation, medication reminders and high quality companionship to each client, among other more specialized services, depending on what the client is facing.
If you would like to find out more information about how we can be of service to you or your loved one, read more about our services or contact us with your questions.
| Illness or Condition | Description | How We Can Be of Service |
| Dementia:
*Lewy Body Dementia |
A loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. If affects memory, thinking, language, judgment & behavior. |
We help with medication reminders, meal preparation, driving, shopping, medical appointments, companionship. These all lessen the stress put on the family and create a safer environment for the senior. |
| Parkinson’s Disease | A disorder of the brain that leads to shaking and tremors, particularly in the hands, and difficulty with walking, movement & coordination. | Help with driving, meal preparation, and companionship are just some examples of the many Activities of Independent Daily Living we can assist with. |
| Diabetes | A chronic illness where blood sugar levels are impacted. | We will help with the planning & preparation of tasty but healthy balanced meals. We also can assist and encourage exercise & physical activities, as well as give medication reminders. |
| Arthritis & Joint inflammation and other symptoms | There are many different kinds of arthritis, but commonly arthritis is known as painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints that inhibits ability to complete daily tasks. | At Your Service for Seniors can assist with everything from meal preparation, to lid removal, to driving & companionship. |
| Depression | Extreme sadness, tiredness, mood swings, frustration, social isolation are common markers of depression. | We offer companionship, medication reminders, socialization & encouragement to clients with depression. |
| Cancer | The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Coming in many forms, Cancer can affect each patient differently, requiring assessment of individual needs. | Medication reminders, transportation & accompaniment to medical appointments, meal preparation, housekeeping, and companionship are all aspects of Independent Daily Living we can assist with. |
| Injury &/or recovery after surgery or hospital stay | Regaining strength or coordination after an accident or medical treatment. | We offer meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, transport & accompaniment to medical appointments. This enables each senior to recuperate and return to their previous healthy lifestyle. |
| Heart Disease | Heart Disease come in the form of different afflictions including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, among others. | We can help by offering medication reminders, encouragement with exercise, meal preparation, and the maintenance of regular medical and laboratory visits. |
| Macular Degeneration | The loss of vision in the centre of visual field, typically in older persons. | Let us help out by assisting with driving, meal preparation, housekeeping, and even reading. We are able to seek out novel & helpful tools & tips to enhance the living experience of the senior. |
| Hearing Impairment | When a person lives with partial or complete deafness. | At Your Service for Seniors focuses on companionship, help with driving, and hearing aid battery changes, among other tasks for seniors with hearing impairment. |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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COPD is usually defined as long term lung disease including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and difficulty breathing. | We offer assistance with everyday tasks, meal preparation, housekeeping, and of course, assistance in getting to medical visits. |