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Self Managed Home Care? We can match your budget!
Calgary's Best Home Care Struggling with Home Care for yourself or a loved one? Royal Home Caregivers is Calgary's #1 home care agency that ensures comprehensive home care services at an affordable cost. If you are on Self Managed Home Care, we can match your funding budget and manage your home care for you at no extra cost. You would never have to worry about a caregiver not showing up or quitting. We have many nice caregivers on stand-by. Royal Home Caregivers provides a unique community-based service that assists our clients and allows them to remain safe and independent in their own homes or apartments. We are committed to providing quality, ethical and professional services. Our employees are carefully screened, trained, and supervised. They are caring, courteous in nature,... Continue reading »
Frequently Asked Questions
We encourage you to ask us questions! Here are some frequently asked questions with the answers provided for your convenience. If you have a question that is not listed, please ask us directly. We look forward to hearing from you and we pledge to do our best to answer all your questions. Royal Home Caregivers. Serving seniors in Calgary and area Q. Is the cost for services covered by my health plan? A. Depending on your coverage and the services required, some of the costs may be covered by your health plan. You will have to ask your health plan provider for details. Q. Can I pick the services I want? A. Yes, you certainly can pick and choose the services that you want. You are the customer and you tell us what to do! Q. Are your employees insured and bonded? A. Yes,... Continue reading »
5 Tips to Help You Talk to Your Older Parents About Social Distancing
Older adults are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet many older adults aren’t taking social distancing and hygiene directives seriously. To many parents’ annoyance and their children’s frustration, this has led to stressful conversations where children urge — some may say chide — their parents to comply. If your parent or grandparent is resisting the CDC’s advice on coronavirus precautions, here are five tips that can help you have an effective and respectful conversation with them. 1. Make sure you’re the right person for this conversation It’s the nature of the child-parent relationship that a child — no matter their age — might not be the right person for a... Continue reading »
How to Clean and Kill COVID-19, But Avoid Harsh Chemicals
- SARS-CoV-2 and other potentially life-threatening pathogens can invade your living spaces remarkably easily. - A recent study found that SARS-CoV-2 can persist on plastic or stainless steel surfaces for 2 to 3 days. - According to the American Lung Association, there are cleaning agents and household products that can irritate the eyes or throat, or cause health problems that include cancer. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is believed to spread primarily when a person with the virus coughs or sneezes in close proximity to someone who is healthy — underscoring the current emphasis on social distancing. However, the possibility that healthy people can contract the virus by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching their mouth or eyes hasn’t been ruled out.... Continue reading »