Those furry little paws can bring so much joy to anyone who has a pet in their life – regardless of age. For your elderly loved ones, as much as you try to spend time with them, they may be feeling a little down lately. A pet may seem like a great idea to help …
Although many find it an embarrassing topic to talk about, urinary incontinence is a part of life for many Canadians. It affects men and women of all ages, although it is more common amongst the older population. In fact, according to the Canadian Incontinence Foundation, there are currently more than 3.3 million Canadians affected by …
If an ageing loved one starts exhibiting symptoms such as coughing or a fever, it is difficult to know whether it might be COVID-19 or influenza since both have similar symptoms. There are some key differences at the onset, which might help you determine which one it is more likely to be. However, if you …
As winter approaches, the days are getting shorter and perhaps a bit more depressing. The colder temperatures may mean we are not getting outside as much as we did only a few months ago. And with COVID-19 still being an issue, many of our senior loved ones have now been physically distanced from their friends …
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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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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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 …
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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