Author: Tea Mihaila
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The Delicate Balance Of Elder Care: Independence, Safety, And Quality Of Life
As we and our loved ones age, many families face a critical decision: whether to continue living at home or move to a long-term care facility. For adults from midlife onward, these choices carry lasting implications not only for safety and well-being but also for maintaining independence and enhancing quality of life. In a recent…
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The Hidden Strength Behind Senior Care: A Conversation With A Geriatrician
Caring for an aging loved one is a journey that combines challenges and beautiful moments. Whether you’re managing a loved one’s neurocognitive needs or helping them transition to long-term care, the role of a family caregiver is both deeply impactful and emotionally complex. In a recent discussion, Dr. Kevin sat down with Dr. Allison Nakanishi,…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 3)
[Tea] How do you think platforms like ours that match caregivers and their loved ones with the appropriate care can address the ongoing shortage of care providers? [Naomi] I think it’s fantastic. It’s funny because when I first came across Gravitii, I was like, “Oh my God, this is exactly the idea that I had…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 2)
[Tea] Because you previously spoke about the difficulty that the pandemic brought in caring for your mom – things like heavy restrictions, the fact that you couldn’t hug her, you couldn’t even see her – I want to ask about how technology played a role in helping you connect with her. How can technology enhance…
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Interview With Naomi Mison (Part 1)
[Tea] First of all, thanks for meeting with me, for taking the time. Congrats on being nominated for the Change Maker Award at the Kelowna Women In Business 2024 Rise Awards! [Naomi] Thank you for that! I was one of four finalists. There were about 67 applications submitted this year, so to be recognized as…
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Gravitii Technologies May 2024 [Release Notes]
Once again, we’re excited to be announcing that our latest release was deployed on May 1st. This release represents our fourth official release since going to market in August 2023. The focus of this release was to add features to help reassure those seeking care when choosing a care provider. Below, we will highlight these…
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Gravitii Technologies March 2024 [Release Notes]
We are pleased to announce that we deployed our latest release on March 14th. This release represents our third official release since going to market in August 2023. Much of this release was about making it easier for people seeking care to create their profile and to book appointments with care providers. Further, clients will…
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Types Of Home Care Services You Can Get Through Gravitii
Gravitii requires all care providers to be registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (cachwr.bc.ca) or the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Health (Home) Care Aides, HCAs, learn various skills to provide quality care to clients in a home setting. These skills typically cover the supportive aspects of medical and…