Spending the holidays with your loved ones is one of the best parts of this time of year. Visiting with the people you love most in this world makes the holidays all that more special for everyone. For your senior family members, your time, love and attention are some of the most valuable gifts …
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Canadian winters can be challenging for all of us. However, seniors can be especially vulnerable to slips and falls when the snow and ice begin to accumulate. In fact, falls are one of the most common causes of injuries seniors sustain during the winters, but luckily falls can mostly be prevented with some due …
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Finding the perfect holiday gift for your senior loved ones can be difficult: many times, they already have the things they really need or are able to buy what they want for themselves. With Christmas around the corner and Black Friday sales already starting, you may be thinking about starting your holiday shopping and looking …
When your loved one needs home care services, you will probably have a lot of questions about what you can expect from home care and about the care process itself. Here are some commonly asked questions by our clients and family caregivers.
As our loved ones age or are faced with unexpected changes in their health, they may require some additional help around their home and with their daily tasks. As family caregivers, we want to ensure that our loved ones are well cared for. If your loved one is affected by health complications, recovering from …
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Thanksgiving is a time when we reflect and give thanks for all of the amazing people and things that we have in our lives. So before you dive into the turkey and pumpkin pie, take a moment to look around the table and see who is joining you. Seniors, including parents and grandparents, are a …
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Consistent, healthy habits can go a long way in helping you enjoy your retirement years and keep up with all your favourite activities. It is never too late to start making positive changes in your life – and even small changes can amount to big differences over time. Here are a few ways to stay …
In these uncertain times, seniors must do their best to maintain their connections while social distancing to protect their health. It doesn’t mean they can’t stay social, though! If you’re a senior or a loved one concerned about a friend or family member’s well-being, here are five ways they can maintain necessary personal connections during …
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Sometimes, it is easy to get caught up in daily chores and forget about the importance of eating healthy and nutritious meals – especially since a consistent, healthy diet can be time-consuming. Between family activities and jobs, providing everyone with a healthy, balanced meal every night of the week can be far too overwhelming for …
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It is possible for diabetes to result in nerve damage that affects the feet by causing them to lose feeling and by reducing circulation to them. Because of this, many seniors with diabetes can’t feel it when a foreign object in a shoe irritates their feet. Unfortunately, diabetes also makes it harder to heal …
