Sometimes, it is easy to get caught up in daily chores and forget about the importance of eating healthy and nutritious meals – especially since a consistent, healthy diet can be time-consuming. Between family activities and jobs, providing everyone with a healthy, balanced meal every night of the week can be far too overwhelming for …
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As much as we have been enjoying the beautiful, warm weather, we know that winter is coming and with it – cold temperatures. Preparing for winter means ensuring that the items around the yard, the house or an apartment are ready for the winter season. While the preparations may have become routine, it is …
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It is possible for diabetes to result in nerve damage that affects the feet by causing them to lose feeling and by reducing circulation to them. Because of this, many seniors with diabetes can’t feel it when a foreign object in a shoe irritates their feet. Unfortunately, diabetes also makes it harder to heal …
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Canada. Approximately 1 in 5, or over 6 million Canadians, are affected by this disease. Arthritis can have a significant impact on the quality of life and make day-to-day tasks difficult. Although there is no way to cure arthritis, there are available treatments, and …
One essential part of living a healthy life is self-care. Self-care can help seniors get everything they need for physical and mental health, especially during events like the pandemic. But what is self-care, and how can it work specifically for seniors?
As the baby boomers get older, there is a growing number of senior drivers on the road. With today’s busy life and ever-expanding cities, driving has become a necessity. With it, there is a growing concern from family members for their senior loved one’s driving. The ability to drive, and having a license, represents independence …
Many of us enjoy having a glass of wine or a beer with our dinner or at a social gathering, and most will enjoy them within safe limits and responsibly. But, it is important to remember that as we age, our bodies may become much more sensitive to the effects of alcohol – especially when …
According to Health Canada, an estimated 7.63 million Canadians are living with chronic pain. Conditions such as arthritis, muscle aches, or injury can dramatically affect one’s mental and physical health. If you have a senior loved one in your life who is living with this often invisible condition, you may be noticing how it is …
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If you have an elderly parent or loved one who is starting to require a little extra help with their day-to-day routine, then having a home care plan can help relieve stress for both your loved one and the entire family. A care plan can either be for a short-term need, for example, while your …
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The love of reading is something that will often last a lifetime. Unfortunately, as we age, our vision starts to decline, and no matter how much someone loves reading, it can become challenging. Thankfully, there is a great solution for your senior loved ones to continue to enjoy books. That solution is audiobooks! Audiobooks have …
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