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Plain answers for Canadians looking for elder care, child care, property care or pet care, and for the independent care professionals who provide it.

For families · Elder care

What is the difference between companion care, personal care and nursing care?

Companion care, personal care and nursing care compared for families in Canada: what each covers, who provides it and how to tell which your parent needs.

For families · Elder care

How do I find in-home care for an elderly parent in Canada?

How Canadian families find in-home care for an aging parent: list the needs, ask about public home care, compare private options and check every caregiver.

For families · Elder care

What questions should I ask an in-home caregiver before choosing them?

The questions to ask an in-home caregiver for an older parent in Canada: experience, training, safety, dementia, boundaries, schedule and what to confirm.

For families · Elder care

What is respite care, and how do I plan a break from caregiving?

What respite care is, the in-home, day program and short-stay options in Canada, and how family caregivers can plan regular breaks before burnout sets in.

For families · Elder care

What does a personal support worker (PSW) do, and what don’t they do?

What a personal support worker does for an older parent, which tasks belong to a nurse, how PSW training varies and where public home care fits in Canada.