From The Heart Supportive Care

10/29/2023

Our first ever service sale; NOworry NOvember!

Let FTH take the worry out of your home management **insured, licensed and registered

Call 613-532-0316 or visit www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca

10/26/2023

It takes a village!

Well..it's taken a year and a half to get this partnership up and running, but we are finally able to announce our licensed, insured, and registered Home Management/Errand service. This includes house cleaning, concierge & shopping, yard maintenance/snow removal, home and lawn maintenance.

Just in time for winter!!

Contact us now to reserve

https://www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca/home-management-and-domestic-support

09/28/2023

Wondering what the FTH GOALS Dementia Journey Program is?

A Dementia Care Program; created From The Heart

Not the journey most families ever plan (or wish) to embark upon, the dementia journey itself CAN be relatively smooth and calm with light pockets of turbulence shifting families in their seats, OR it can be extreme; tossing families violently about: leaving them clinging madly into thin air. The difference in the journey is in attitude, expectations and a healthy dose of preparation founded on education.

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As with any journey; once we decide on a destination, we begin creating an itinerary and setting PRACTICAL goals in order to help initiate that itinerary (note the emphasis on practicality. You may want to go deep sea fishing on your journey, but is that a practical goal if your journey is to the mountains of West Virginia)?

Practical goal setting not only creates realistic expectations, it helps minimize stress levels and allows us the freedom to take on a relaxed attitude if and when our day doesn't go quite as planned (and where dementia is concerned, an easy going attitude will become your strongest asset).

Practical goals for any upcoming journey revolve around what we want to do while there; places we want to visit; people we want to see. Essentially, the EXPERIENCES we want to create. The journey through dementia is no different.

From The Heart Supportive Care's dementia journey program; GOALS was created to assist and support families during their personal journey through dementia. The first of its kind, GOALS is here to guide and support families living with dementia through community referrals and resources, accessing available funding for care, home assistance and safety equipment, up to date education and insight, patient advocacy, effective behavior techniques, identifying persona glimmers, as well asl triggers, creating both family managed and UCP care plans, and where applicable; sourcing professional personal care. Much like a tour guide in a foreign country, your FTH team is there from the first day of diagnosis to walk you through planning, goal setting, and every question, stage, concern, and transition.

So please..take your seat, buckle up, and just breathe. You can do this, and we're here to show you how.

www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca

09/23/2023

Happy Saturday, everyone!

With dementia numbers on the rise, we would like take a break from discussing dementia CARE, and shift our focus temporarily on dementia PREVENTION. Specifically...diet and establishing healthy eating habits.

***The MIND Diet, aka Mediterranean DASH-diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a combination of two well-established healthy diets. One is the Mediterranean Diet which contributes to reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The other is the DASH diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, which is effective in reducing high blood pressure.

It just so happens that in addition to addressing the aforementioned health concerns, these two diets also show promise in preventing cognitive decline. Researchers at Rush University and Harvard decided to put them together and see what would happen.

The results of two large, multi-year studies revealed that the MIND diet is associated with significantly slower cognitive decline and a 50% reduction in Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Even a little adherence to the diet is beneficial. One of the studies showed that while closest adherence to the diet resulted in a 53% decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, moderate adherence still showed a 35% reduced risk.

-witneyerd.com

09/16/2023

Wonderful opportunity for Socializing and fresh air

Seniors (65+) Day in the Park | September 21, 2023

The Friends of Charleston Lake present Seniors Day in the Park! Celebrate the Autumn Equinox! Local seniors are invited to participate in a guided walk of the park trails, followed by a light lunch.

Registration has been extended until September 18th. Reserve your spot now!
Visit www.leeds1000islands.ca/SeniorsinthePark to register or call 613 - 453 - 4553.

09/15/2023

Happy Friday, everyone!

09/10/2023

Safety first

09/09/2023

Goodness, how are we in to September already?

We have been incredibly busy this year supporting our amazing families, but wanted to touch base and let you all know we're still here and want to keep you in the "loop" with our goals for the future.

**Our Dementia Care Consulting/Coordinating program has been very well received this season. This program was created as a means to offer families an alternative to traditional agency home care for those living with a dementia/Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Available for every stage of dementia, ideally our Dementia Consulting and Care Coordinating Programs would begin at initial diagnosis (no worries; we do welcome every stage of progression) and accompany families throughout their complete dementia journey.
Through offering educated options unique to each type of dementia, personalized direction and guidance , Client and family support/assistance, advocacy and physical/emotional and Pastoral care; our personalized, revolutionary program is the first of its kind.

Available throughout Canada via conference, zoom, and telephone as well as in person in the Leeds & Grenville areas of EasternOntario, our dementia care strategies and techniques, care planning, practical goal setting and solid guidance is there to walk families through all stages of the dementia journey.

Our Clients don't stay Clients for long; they become family and life long friends with the common goal of creating a sound dementia plan that works for each and every individual.

For more information, please visit
www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca

08/07/2023

Happy Civic Holiday, everyone.

Please be aware we are closed today and will return messages Tuesday, August 8th during the hours of 8am-5pm.

07/07/2023

Living their reality with therapeutic fibbing:

What it is and why it helps

https://dailycaring.com/why-experts-recommend-lying-to-someone-with-dementia/?fbclid=IwAR1HV-bPvyIbm94ibhmG6udhZgD4GoJaRoXDlb78HDel99pKUZ7KAw8jxzs

In dementia, honesty isn't always kind. Find out why experts recommend therapeutic fibbing to help someone with dementia feel safe & avoid distress and pain

06/26/2023

Wondering why you would need a Dementia Care Consultant & Coordinator?

While at home personal care is a standard scope of practice for PSWs, personal care for DEMENTIA is very different. Typical methods of providing personal care is not usually welcome (or permitted) by those living with dementia, and more often than not leads to aggressive/violent behaviours caused by the fight or flight response.

This not only creates a lack of consistant care being provided, it creates barriers to receiving and retaining personal care /support from outside sources.

While we, as Personal Support Workers have a diverse knowledge of providing safe, effective personal & supportive home care...Dementia Care Consulting is a combination of SPECIALIZED personal supportive care, up to date education and resources, health care advocacy,
behaviour tips /techniques, master communication skills, mental health first aid, and foresight for avoidance of common triggers. A DCC is the profession of choice for personal and supportive care in dementia.

Your family physician has a general knowledge of health issues, however a diagnosis always results in referal to a SPECIALIST. A Dementia diagnosis is no different, and requires HIGHLY specialized care.

FTH Dementia Care Consulting and Care Coordinating is available in person, telephone or virtual. For more information, call
613-532-0316 or visit

https://www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca/dementia-care-consulting-and-planning

06/05/2023

Let's talk dementia.

Did you know there are over 400 types of dementias?
In 2020, over 597,000 Canadians were living with dementia. By 2030, 955,900 people in Canada are projected to be living with dementia, and 61.8% of those living with dementia in 2020 were women.

https://www.agespace.org/dementia/different-types-of-dementia #:~:text=There%20are%20over%20400%20different,is%20known%20as%20mixed%20dementia.

03/11/2023

Met with resistance, anger and confusion, a discussion of accepting home healthcare with our loved ones is an extremely delicate conversation.

We, at From The Heart are here to offer personalized suggestions on how you can approach the subject with success.

Contact us directly, and please see some tips below to help get you started.

https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/7-ways-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-getting-help-at-home/

www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca

03/08/2023

Healthcare may be slipping in Canada, but SUPPORTIVE CARE is not☺️

Ontario Drug and Alcohol Treatment from home

03/08/2023

Another amazing supportive care program from the comfort and safety of your home. No internet, or computer? No worries...that's where we can help.

Ontario Drug and Alcohol Treatment from home

02/15/2023

It's been a busy start to the new year, but I wanted to pop in for an update on a new spring health challenge for all ages due to start in March (Date to be announced)

I created this on-line mind, body and soul lifestyle challenge from a model of supportive care implemented for my Clients and we have seen incredible progress in building strength, flexibility and a positive outlook for attaining future health and wellness goals. Perfect for peri-menopausal/ post menopausal women, those living with diabetes, dementia, depression...you name it. If you're over 45, this lifestyle challenge is for you. Any activity level will benefit (and there's even a modified version you can do from the sofa, hospital bed or wheelchair).

*** FREE to all and offers daily support and guidance for healthy meal planning (NO DIETS ALLOWED), Movement/Flexibility, Muscle Conditioning and Balance exercises , along with Brain and cognition training.

It's not "if you LOOK good, you feel good"...it's if you "FEEL good, you look good", and feeling good starts with taking care of the body that works for you.

12/31/2022

Tomorrow begins a new year, and we are now profiled on care.com.

Pop in to view my profile and resume for private, personalized home care.

https://www.care.com/en-ca/profiles/details/senior-care-lyndah-lansdowne/2039815

Get the help you need for your children, pets, elderly parents, home and lifestyle. Making it easier to find better care for your whole family.

12/16/2022

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...and with that said, why not give the gift of SHOVELING?

From The Heart is proud to be part of this wonderful FREE community volunteer shovelling program for seniors and those in need of shoveling assistance.

Snow Angels Canada. If you, or a family member is in need of this free volunteer service, please contact us or register at Snow Angels Canada.

***we are looking for volunteers , kids!!***

https://snowangelscanada.ca/about/

https://fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca/contact

12/09/2022

Yes it will💚

One of the BEST things about being a PSW! Have a great weekend PSWs!

12/07/2022

A little Christmas decorating 💚