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 …
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 last year has introduced us to many challenges, some of which we have never had to deal with before. Quarantine, time away from our families, celebrating holidays and birthdays by ourselves, or virtually with our families, have all taken their toll. Facing COVID-19 has sometimes forced us to put celebrations and important events on …
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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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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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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 …
Home care services focus on assisting seniors so they can keep living in their homes. Many clients hire these services for themselves, on behalf of a loved one recently discharged from the hospital, or because they have risks like limited mobility but don’t want to move into an assisted living home. Most home care services …
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Now that you have come to a decision to hire a home care worker for your elderly loved one, you might feel a little lost or overwhelmed as to where to start and what you need to do next. Choosing the right caregiver for your family member is an important step and knowing that the …
With spring right around the corner, we all feel this sense of new beginnings and a time for a change. We have been stuck inside during the cold Canadian winter and the extended quarantine, and we are looking forward to all the possibilities that this season brings, including changes to our diet. Eating a well-balanced …
As our loved ones age, we might start to notice that they have difficulty keeping up with things they used to do like cleaning the house, preparing meals, and even managing the medications they need to take care of themselves. Regular phone calls or video chats are important as they can reveal family members when …
