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Dear Valued Customers,
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Management
November 15 2011 - 13:54:10 CST
Flu Shot
The cold weather is upon us make sure you get your flu shot to protect yourself.
May 10 2011 - 9:06:22 CST
National Nurses & Caregivers Week
DHS Health Care Service wants to thank all their Nurses & Caregivers for their dedication and hard work!April 14 2011 - 11:47:28 CST
New Season & New Changes!!
DHS Health Care Service is excited that Spring is upon us and with a new season comes new changes.
DHS welcomes all the new employees that have joined the Caring at its best team!
DHS is also excited about our website update and new alarm products!
We will continue to grow and serve the community to our best!
March 11 2010 - 20:05:17 CST
DHS Celebrates 30 Years of Service!
In August of 2008 DHS celebrated 30 years of service in the Durham Region, from 1978 to 2008. Click Here for more.July 2 2008 - 15:09:25 CST
Caregiver Stress
Taking
care of a family member can be incredibly
overwhelming.
Now, new research shows that when we care
for others, we often aren’t caring for
ourselves.
As a
family caregiver, you’re trying to do it all:
juggling work, family and care for the sick or
elderly loved one, but you may be putting your
own health at risk.
Many
caregivers say that they don’t have time to
take care of themselves.
They tend to put off doctor’s
appointments, dentist appointments, exercise
time, etc.
Approximately
5 million Canadians struggle as caregivers.
That’s one out of every 4 women and men
in the country.
Strangely enough, new research recently
completed by the National Family Caregivers
Association in the U.S. finds that most don’t
see themselves as caregivers.
Nonetheless, the stress on them is there,
although they may not realize the cause.
Suzanne
Mintz, spokesperson for the group says: “The
new study shows that intense stress, such as
caregiving, actually ages you.
You can age as much as 10 years, which is
extraordinary to think that by giving too much
of yourself you are lessening your own life and
therefore may not be there for the one you love.”
Mintz says “that the first step forward
is to acknowledge that you are a caregiver, then
look at how it’s affecting your life.
Finally, if you’re overwhelmed, don’t
be afraid to ask for help.”
“It’s
really important for people to understand that
if they know a family caregiver that they should
offer help. Not just say ‘Call me if you need me’,
but offer very specific help:
‘Can I bring over meals every Tuesday
for the next month?
Don’t worry about the grass; we’ll
cut it for you’.”
If you are a caregiver, look at how much time you’re spending on yourself. You’ll probably find that it’s not that much. Seek help from your community. There are many social networks that are there for you.
July 1, 2008 CST
