Senior Care News / Highlights
Getting the Most Out of Medicine: Solutions for Organizing Medications
Medication works only when it is taken. And it is most effective when taken according to a doctor’s prescription or, in the case of nonprescription medications, label directions.
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Seniors: Warm Up And Stretch Your Way to a Longer, Healthier Life
Studies show that physical activity slows the aging process and increases seniors’ lifespan.The positive health effects of exercise go deep, down to the cellular level.
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Tips For Healthy Senior Summer Travel
Taking simple steps can help make trips safe and healthy for seniors. Along with contacting a travel agent, seniors should consult their physician before taking a summer trip, recommends the American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging.
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Common Caregiving Misconceptions
Caregiving is an emotional subject which is likely the reason so many myths surround it. This article focuses on dispelling some of these caregiving myths. It’s a must-read for anyone currently involved in caregiving including those who are considering hiring or perhaps even becoming a caregiver. Below are some common myths related to caregiving:
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Caregivers learn about survivors’ special needs
As Holocaust survivors age, they may have unique needs and exhibit behaviour that presents challenges for their caregivers. For instance, as a result of traumatic experiences in concentration camps, some survivors are prone to hoarding food.
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Protecting Your Elderly Loved Ones From Fraud
They protected you from all the dangers that lurked while you were too young to care for yourself. Now, it’s your turn. Protecting your elderly loved ones from fraud is going to take time and it’s going to require you to always stay on top of the latest types of fraudulent activity.
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Press Release - 2009 - Comfort Keepers sold to French firm
Comfort Keepers, a locally-based franchisor of in-home health care agencies, has been sold to a global food and facilities manager.
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Press Release - 2009 - Sodexo acquires Comfort Keepers
France-based Sodexo, a provider of food and facilities management services, has acquired 100% of Comfort Keepers, a provider of non-medical in-home services in North America.
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Press Release - 2009 - CK Franchising, Inc. Purchased by Sodexo
CK Franchising, Inc., dba Comfort Keepers®, a leading franchise network providing in-home care for seniors and other adults, has been purchased by Sodexo, one of the world’s leading food and facilities management services companies and the global leader in the health care and seniors markets.
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Stress and Seniors: Knowing the Signs and Solutions
The realities of senior living often do not match up with the carefree images on glossy retirement community sales brochures and magazine advertisements.
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Seniors and Driving: How to Steer through a Difficult Turn
Whether we are going to the grocery store, the doctor’s office, the golf course or to visit a friend, the ability to drive provides us a sense of independence.
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Tips for Trouble-Free Senior Travel
No trip or vacation is complete without a checklist. So here are some things to think in order to help seniors make their trips as healthful, safe and trouble-free as possible.
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Passing on Wisdom from Generation to Generation
Today’s seniors have lived through significant historic events and change – from the Great Depression and World War II to rapid-fire advances in technology and medical science.
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In-Home Care: A Solution for Baby Boomers Now and in the Future
Baby boomers will start reaching retirement age in 2011. With 10 million of them in Canada (30% of the total population), they’ll make a significant impact in their senior years, as they have at every phase of their lives.
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In-Home Care Offers Flexible Independence
As they grow older, baby boomers are looking ahead to the time they’ll need assistance with day-to-day living. They’re considering their options for elder care, which are more numerous than those available to previous generations.
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Seniors Reap the Benefits of Volunteering
In-home care providers help senior citizens continue living independently in their own homes, assisting them with the routine tasks of homemaking and personal care.
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Your Appearance May Affect Your Emotions
For seniors, maintaining good personal appearance often goes hand in hand with maintaining a sense of purpose in life.
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