Hypertension is a circulatory disease that affects all parts of the body. Because it occurs in the heart and blood vessels, hypertension is seen as cardiovascular disease. But when it goes untreated, many organs – including the brain – suffer from the impacts. In fact, the most damaging impact hypertension can have on the body …
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Being the caregiver for a family member can really take its toll on your own health and well-being. While many of us stepped up to the role of a caregiver without a second thought, doing so can often bring unexpected changes and stress to our lives. It is important to figure out how or why …
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Gardening is an enjoyable hobby for many people, and it can be very beneficial for a variety of reasons. Seniors, especially, find they enjoy gardening during their retirement years as it can be calming and relaxing while producing beautiful plants. Even if you have physical limitations, gardening can be scaled for your enjoyment. If you …
Older adults looking to create an exercise routine should try and get 150 minutes of moderate endurance activity each week. Each bit of time every day can improve strength, flexibility, and balance. The summer is high time for slow, senior-friendly exercises like walking and gardening, but elderly people can do more to stay fit. While …
As people age, many aspects of their health may start to deteriorate – including their dental hygiene. Sometimes, it is due to a lack of regular check-ups associated with high costs of dental care, or it could be due to an underlying mental or physical illness. With the average age in Canada slowly increasing, it …
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The pandemic has made us adapt to a new way of life that many of us were not ready for. Quarantine has forced us to remain indoors for prolonged periods of time and put a limit on how we spend our time outside of our home, bringing with it a brand new set of challenges …
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Caring for the feet helps seniors keep a healthy lifestyle, improve their balance to reduce the risk of falls, and prevent infections. Some common conditions among seniors, such as diabetes, make them particularly susceptible to certain foot conditions. If you’re a senior or are caring for a friend or loved one, don’t ignore the feet! …
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Dehydration is one of the most common health concerns among the elderly. By the time an elderly loved one feels thirsty, their levels of essential fluids and electrolytes (essential minerals such as calcium, sodium, and potassium) could already be too low. Experts recommend older adults get at least 8 cups (64 fluid ounces) a day …
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Canadians are living longer, but the functional health of many adults declines as they age, so it is important that we stay as healthy as possible for as long as we can – and that includes our brain health. As we age, our cognitive abilities can start to decline. Thankfully, there are a few lifestyle …
Getting enough sleep is vital for your health in the same way that regular exercise and a balanced diet are. But, skipping sleep can be the norm for busy family caregivers, and even getting a restful sleep might be a challenge. If you can improve the quality of your sleep, you will find you will …
