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@ucarenet

uCarenet connects families with caregivers and reduces the cost of care. Seniors can age at home not in long-term care. #LTC #SeniorCare #ElderCare #Aging

 Toronto, ON Canada
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Joined August 2015
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Affordable Home Care Made Easy! ❤️ No Fees. ❤️ No Markups. ❤️ Hire Direct and Save. Canada’s fastest-growing home care booking app for elder care. bit.ly/3t0Ae0M #caregiver #careprovider #app #uCarenet #seniorcare #parentcare
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Need specialized care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia? Find on uCarenet qualified caregivers ready to assist. Learn more at ucarenet.com #Alzheimer #dementia #seniorcar #elderlycare #careprovidersearch #dementiacare #Ontario
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When hiring a care provider, safety should be top priority. A simple background checks can give you a peace if mind. Check out our 5 Safety Tips for Hiring a Care Provider checklist for more info. #seniorcare #elderlycare #homecare #Ontario ucarenet.com/family-resource…
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Aging in place has never been easier with uCarenet! Connect with local, trusted caregivers who meet your specific needs. Learn more on our website at ucarenet.com #seniorcare #elderlycare #homecare #caregiving #familycaregiver #careproviderservice #elderlyassistance
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Finding the right care provider for your loved one can be a daunting task. To ensure safety see this checklist of 5 tips to help you in your search. ucarenet.com/family-resource… #seniorcar #elderlycare #homecare #careprovidersearch #dementiacare #caregivingtips #careplanning
A young woman and an elderly man family member looking together at a tablet. This image of a grand daughter and her grandpa is accompanying the article "A Checklist with 5 Safety Tips for Hiring a Care Provider" on the ucarenet.com website.

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#COVIDVaccines second boosters will be available to 18+ yrs effective Jul 14 cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…

Ontario expands access to 4th COVID-19 vaccine doses to all adults | CBC News

Ontario is expanding eligibility for fourth shots of COVID-19 vaccines to all adults this week, but the province's top doctor said healthy people under the age of 60 who have had three doses already...

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Interest rate hikes make #seniors finances more precarious. The federal govt must take real steps to help struggling seniors who are having to choose between things like a roof over their heads & prescriptions. ⁦⁦@EvanLSolomon⁩ ⁦@rcarrick⁩ cbc.ca/news/business/bank-of…

Bank of Canada hikes rate to 2.5%. Here's what it means for you | CBC News

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by the largest amount in more than 20 years on Wednesday, sharply increasing the cost of borrowing in an attempt to rein in runaway inflation.

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LIVE WELL! Full of inspiring stories, expert advice & the latest research news, the Spring/Summer issue of Dementia Connections magazine is on sale now: bit.ly/3lHTH4i #dementia #alzheimers #dementiaresearch #LiveWell #caregiver #qualityoflife #eatwell #caregiversupport
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Omicron deadlier for elders than previous two waves combined. 3,700 Ontarians over 60 have died since mid-December, despite narrative that #COVID19’s worst was over, by @KenyonWallace @Megan_Ogilvie @maywarren11 thestar.com/news/gta/2022/07… via @torontostar @NeglectedNo #eldercare
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How can we reduce isolation and loneliness for older people? @KateMMulligan provides insights into Social Prescribing, an approach that addresses specific issues older people face by connecting them with community resources. Learn more ow.ly/wG8f50JOT7p
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The lessons of #COVID19 can be used to increase vaccination rates in older adults against diseases like #influenza, #pneumonia and #shingles. Read about #research and policy recommendations from @NIAgeing in the latest edition of Innovation: @DrSamirSinha bit.ly/3tWF6qv
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LIVINGS WITH #ALZHEIMERS -- TrialMatch is a free service that connects individuals with #Alzheimers, healthy volunteers & doctors with current studies. Visit TrialMatch® or 800.272.3900. Please RT. Join the fight to #ENDALZ @AlzNorCalNorNev @ALZIMPACT
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Did you know that a #poa does not allow you to make changes to your elders social security? If you are a #financial #caregiver this article lays out what you need to do and when you can do. advocateformomanddad.com/soc…
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The NIA, in partnership with @LIFEINSTITUTE2, is currently accepting applications for the second year of its Healthy Ageing Scholars Program. @TorontoMet students interested in contributing to #healthyageing in Canada are encouraged to apply by July 31. torontomu.ca/careers/researc…
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Examples of programs that are effective at reducing social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults include psychosocial activity groups involving art, discussions, therapeutic writing, group therapy, and exercise that lead to new friendships bit.ly/2HXLKqW @Forbes
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People with #dementia and/or their caregivers should engage in discussions about their desire to participate in activities outside of aged care settings, as well as assess the ability of care facilities to provide such an offering bit.ly/3NXZ4Jt
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Older adults have different strategies for dealing with loneliness, but those around them also need to help break down the walls of solitude ow.ly/h0Zs50JG2Al @_McKnightsSL
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Don't let language be a barrier to good care. nitter.gq/natashafatah/status/15… #seniorcare #ageinplace #seniors
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Imagine being a resident at a long term care home but you don't speak the same language as the caregivers? It happens more often then you think. Nectari Charitakis's mom's dementia led her to only speak in Greek. So he created the @ucarenet app to solve the problem.
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#DidYouKnow 1 in 3 older Canadians fall each year? Today on, #NationalInjuryPreventionDay, read our pamphlet on how to prevent falls at home: ow.ly/uMP150JItGx
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Have you checked out this program? #seniorliving #seniors
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When older people can’t get around easily, their overall health and quality of life suffers. Our FAST-TRACK program identifies and supports solutions that meets the transportation needs of older Canadians. @CanAgeSeniors Learn more ow.ly/yGh750JILrf
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Services exist to support #caregivers for those with #dementia, including respite services bit.ly/2Ph1qYm
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