--- title: Blog | Origin | Caregiving description: Caregiving | The Origin Active Lifestyle Communities blog inspires to provide you and your family useful knowledge and resources regarding senior living. --- [![Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Logo](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/August2017/Images/Logo-Copy.png) ![Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Logo](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/August2017/Images/origin_logo-copy-v2.png)](https://www.originway.ca/) Menu   [Find Your Community](https://www.originway.ca/communities) [Start Your Career](https://www.originway.ca/senior-living-careers) Give Us a Call Close X - [Origin at Longwood    250-751-7755](tel://1-250-751-7755) - [Origin at Spring Creek    403-678-2288](tel://1-403-678-2288) - [Swan Evergreen Village    587-481-6638](tel://1-587-481-6638) - [Whitehorn Village    403-271-2277](tel://1-403-271-2277) - [Origin Polska    +48 (22) 279 4900](tel://48-22-279-4900) - [Origin at Longwood    250-751-7755](tel://1-250-751-7755) - [Origin at Spring Creek    403-678-2288](tel://1-403-678-2288) - [Swan Evergreen Village    587-481-6638](tel://1-587-481-6638) - [Whitehorn Village    403-271-2277](tel://1-403-271-2277) - [Origin Polska    +48 (22) 279 4900](tel://48-22-279-4900) - [Discover Origin We want to show who we are](https://www.originway.ca/discover-origin-active-lifestyle-communities) - [Careers Make a difference](https://www.originway.ca/senior-living-careers) - [Communities See where we serve](https://www.originway.ca/communities) - [Why Active Living? 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With an estimated [8 million Canadians](https://www.carp.ca/2016/08/10/caregiving-by-the-numbers/) providing informal care, understanding healthy habits is vital so that caregivers can deliver the best and most attentive care possible. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/managing-caregiver-burnout) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/managing-caregiver-burnout#comments-listing) Topics: [Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/caregiving) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/How%20Origin%20Supports%20Families.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/active-senior-living-communities-support-families) ## [How Active Senior Living Communities Can Support Families](https://blog.originway.ca/active-senior-living-communities-support-families) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on November 01, 2021 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) “Every day, about 28% of Canadians provide care for a family member, friend or neighbour, and nearly half will do so at some point ([cmaj.ca](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/9/E245)).” Caring for someone you love is an act of compassion and dedication, but it can also be a huge undertaking. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/active-senior-living-communities-support-families) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/active-senior-living-communities-support-families#comments-listing) Topics: [Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/caregiving), [Senior Care](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/senior-care) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin_Dementia%20Activities.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/dementia-care-activities) ## [Activities to Promote Cognitive Function in Dementia Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/dementia-care-activities) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on June 15, 2021 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Taking part in activities can significantly enrich the lives of those with dementia and provide an excellent opportunity for caregivers to bond with their family members. Some activities have even been shown to promote cognitive functioning.  [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/dementia-care-activities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/dementia-care-activities#comments-listing) Topics: [Alzheimer's & Dementia](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/alzheimers-dementia), [Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/caregiving) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin%20Burnout.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/avoiding-caregiver-burnout) ## [Origin Shares Tips and Strategies for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout](https://blog.originway.ca/avoiding-caregiver-burnout) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on April 01, 2021 | **5 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the Canadian population gets older, many adults will begin to rely on informal caregiving—family members and friends who provide assistance for free—to support their growing needs. As it is, there are an estimated [8 million Canadians](https://www.cpha.ca/caregiver-burden-takes-toll-mental-health#f3) who are currently informal caregivers. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/avoiding-caregiver-burnout) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/avoiding-caregiver-burnout#comments-listing) Topics: [Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/caregiving) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin_Respite.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-respite-care) ## [Relax, Refresh, and Recover: Discover the Benefits of Respite Care](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-respite-care) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on March 15, 2021 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Caring for an aging loved one can be taxing, especially if they have a chronic illness or a memory impairment. While caregiving can be rewarding, it can also be demanding and stressful at times—leaving caregivers with little time to focus on their own health and wellness. With over [8 million Canadians](https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/family-caregiving-in-canada/) providing care to an older family member, it’s essential to realize that, like the adults they care for, caregivers also need support and attention to remain healthy and refreshed. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-respite-care) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-respite-care#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/caregiving) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/5%20Tips%20to%20Combat%20Loss%20of%20Appetite%20in%20Older%20Adults_Origin.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/5-tips-combat-loss-of-appetite-older-adults) ## [5 Tips to Combat Loss of Appetite in Older Adults](https://blog.originway.ca/5-tips-combat-loss-of-appetite-older-adults) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on January 15, 2020 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As our bodies age, our body’s needs and habits can shift. One common change for many is their appetite. While it may not be something you think about, aging and loss of appetite are often linked to each other. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/5-tips-combat-loss-of-appetite-older-adults) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/5-tips-combat-loss-of-appetite-older-adults#comments-listing) Topics: [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition), [Caregiving](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/caregiving) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/DSC_4285.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/5-tips-spring-cleaning-active-seniors) ## [5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Active Seniors](https://blog.originway.ca/5-tips-spring-cleaning-active-seniors) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on April 01, 2019 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Spring cleaning is a difficult task that many people avoid doing. Over the years, things begin to pile up and take up precious space in the home. Eventually, it will come time for those things to be organized, or discarded, if you and the senior in your life value a clean house. Although the idea of spring cleaning isn’t complicated, the process can easily become overwhelming and frustrating. It can be beneficial to have a few tips that can help expedite your cleaning process and limit the use of harmful chemicals. [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/) would like you to share these five tips with you and your family to help finish spring cleaning and get back to an active lifestyle! 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