Holiday Health & In-Home Respite Care

December 2022

News From ComForCare Home Care

We are officially in the season of gratitude and joy, which also happens to be the season of loneliness and anxiety. Based on a recent survey by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 52% of Canadians report the holidays negatively impact their mental health.

Taking care of ourselves and our well-being is both essential and difficult to prioritize, especially when our roles are focused on caring for others.

With this in mind, here are five ways to protect your mental health this holiday season:

1. Be aware of any great expectations.
2. Be conscience of the holiday habit to over eat, over drink and over spend.
3. Let go of trying to be the “perfect host.”
4. Feel free to take time alone, leave events early or cancel plans.
5. Look inward to determine what is needed and make space for what comes up.

Wishing you and your loved ones a restful and reenergizing holiday season!

The ComForCare Toronto-Central Team

Holiday Office Hours

The ComForCare office holiday hours are included below. For after hours assistance, please call the main phone line at 416-966-2100.

Closed Friday, December 23rd at 12:00pm - Wednesday, December 28th at 8:30am

Open Wednesday, December 28th at 8:30am - Friday, December 30th at 12:00pm

Closed Friday, December 30th at 12:00pm - Tuesday, January 3rd at 8:30am

Creamy Vegan Gnocchi Soup

Sharing this cozy recipe in case what you need is a simple and delicious meal just for you.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium-sized white onion finely chopped
• 3 medium-sized celery sticks finely chopped
• 3 large cloves of garlic finely chopped or pressed
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp thyme spice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 2 - 2 1/2 cups potato gnocchi
• 1 400 ml can coconut milk - full fat unsweetened
• 2 cups packed fresh kale or baby spinach
• 1 cup vegan parmesan

Directions

1. Add the olive oil to a large stockpot and heat on low-medium for 30 seconds before adding onions and celery. Cook them down for around 8-10 minutes, or until translucent, extremely fragrant and soft.
2. Add the garlic and mushrooms to the pot. Cook down for 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Stir often to avoid burning.

Respite Care & Personal Care for Older Adults

Respite care can create better outcomes for caregivers and their loved ones. It gives family members time to rest and recharge so they can come back to the role with fresh eyes and renewed spirit.

In-home respite care is a form of temporary relief from the responsibilities of caretaking. You get to set the terms—it could mean hiring a professional aide for a few weeks, or several months. At ComForCare, our highly trained staff can come to your loved one’s home to perform many of the duties you provide on a daily basis, including:

• Preparing meals and helping them eat
• Helping them groom, bathe, and dress
• Providing medication reminders
• Grocery shopping, picking up medications, and related errands
• Coordinating care and transporting them to and from doctor appointments
• Light housekeeping

All ComForCare employees are background checked, highly trained, and vetted for a passion for treating all clients with dignity and respect. Whether they meet your loved one only once or on a regular basis, they’ll provide the highest level of care so you can rest easy.

To learn more or find a schedule that will fit into your life and your budget, get in touch with us today!

ComForCare Home Care Toronto-Central

205-2 College St.| Toronto, ON M5G 1K3

416-966-2100| www.ComForCare.ca

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