Welcome to my website. I am glad you took the time to visit. My name is Mya Grant and I am a personal support worker.
What You Will Find on my Website
You will find my profile and important research, best practices and commentary on senior care and support.
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About
One of my greatest pleasures in life is assisting seniors with their daily personal care needs so that they can focus on living happy and full lives.
I am an enthusiastic supporter of Aging in Place and have a deep appreciation for all of its complexities, including one’s attachment to their home, maintaining (and forging new) social relationships, appreciating the connectedness to place, culture and community, and the importance of universal design to support maximum independence.
I am available for one-time visits and short and long term support to seniors in their homes.
Blog
What is Aging in Place? Well, it’s a little more complicated than you might have thought…
As you might expect, aging in place refers to an individual residing in their preferred dwelling. We generally think of this to mean that an older adult prefers to reside at a familiar residence where he or she has lived for many years, and this is generally the case, but this description seems too narrow. For …
Universal Design and Canada’s Aging Population
The 2011 Canadian Federal Disability Report provides some interesting numbers with respect to mobility and agility disabilities (both terms defined below) among older Canadians. The report indicates that 17 percent and 16 percent of Canadians aged 55 to 64 experience mobility and agility disabilities respectively. These statistics increase to 24 percent and 23 precent of seniors …
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Try Music to Make Bathing Easier
Caregivers face a host of challenges when caring for clients with dementia, including challenges associated with bathing. Some clients experience agitation severe enough that a seemingly straightforward activity such as bathing can become a stressful ordeal for both the client and the caregiver. Using music to soothe anxiety can be an effective intervention to assist …
Contact
Email: mya.grant@myagrantpsw.com