As much as many of us would like the warm weather to stick around, it is finally cooling down, and winter will be upon us before we know it. Fall is a great time to do some maintenance around the house in preparation for the colder season. But if you have senior loved ones living …
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As the population ages, more Canadians are living with Parkinson’s disease. In fact, according to Parkinson Canada, more than 25 people in Canada are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day, with 85% of those being over the age of 65. It is expected that there will be more than 163,700 Canadians with Parkinson’s by 2031. Symptoms …
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Last week, we talked about the importance of exercise throughout one’s life to help maintain health and preserve independence. But, did you know that many seniors are afraid to exercise at home because they fear falling or injuring themselves? And of course, this is a valid concern! Before you or your senior loved one takes …
We all know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any age, but what you may not know is that senior adults have some unique reasons why staying active without overexerting themselves is important. In this blog, we will discuss 5 benefits of exercise for older adults. 1. Maintain independence longer …
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Although new cases of COVID-19 have tapered off considerably since the spring, taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus is still extremely important. And since elderly Canadians are at the highest risk for severe cases, it is important that we are taking measures to protect our senior loved ones. With schools only recently …
When family members first start to consider home care for their senior loved ones, they can quickly become overwhelmed with all the available information on home care and home care services. At times, it becomes challenging to separate the truth from bias or misinformation. In this article, we will discuss 5 common misconceptions about home …
Poor circulation in the feet is not uncommon in older adults. As we age, our circulatory systems can become less efficient and we can also become more likely to develop other conditions that contribute to poor circulation. While this is usually nothing to worry about, it can be quite annoying and sometimes even interfere with …
As we age, our metabolisms slow and we become at a greater risk for chronic conditions. The good news is that through lifestyle choices such as diet and nutrition, we can ward off many of these effects well into later life. We put together some tips to help you and your elderly loved one maintain …
When surgery is recommended for yourself or a loved one, you will naturally have a lot of questions. It is a good idea to learn all you can, including what you can do to help yourself recover afterward. In this blog, we offer five tips to help you or a loved one recover from surgery. …
Usually, when people think about home care, they think of it as an alternative to nursing homes for the elderly. And although caring for the elderly is often a big part of a caregiver’s job, there are many other candidates for home care that you may not have considered. In this article, we will discuss …
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