With time, more and more of us are finding ourselves in the role of a family caregiver for our elderly loved ones. Baby boomers, who are themselves at or nearing retirement age, often find themselves caring for their elderly loved ones, often while still juggling the responsibilities of their own career and family. And older …
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Winter brings chilly air and occasional snow. While for most of us, that means shoveling snow and trying to stay warm indoors, it can be a little more serious for our elderly loved ones as it presents risks to their health and well-being. Staying warm during the frigid temperatures is crucial for seniors who are …
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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 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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