December 16, 2022
Fire Safety and Prevention Tips for Seniors Fire Safety and Prevention Tips for Seniors | According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), the leading cause of fire deaths in the home for adults 65 years of age and older is smoking. The second leading cause is heating equipment. Where There’s Smoke: Elder Fire Safety […]
In-Home Care Offers Cost-Effective Option for Aging in Place In-Home Care Offers Cost-Effective Option for Aging in Place in Calgary | Most families today are unaware the wealth of options available when considering care for senior loved ones. When seniors begin to demonstrate difficulty with certain daily tasks, families may automatically believe that it is […]
Battling Sleep Changes As We Age Battling Sleep Changes As We Age | As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns. But disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Why does sleep change as we age and what is […]
Engaging Communications with Older Adults Engaging Communications with Older Adults | Effective communicators know their audience, and they change their communications to suit those audiences. The language a doctor uses when consulting with colleagues will not be the same, hopefully, as that used when speaking with patients. Mothers speak with their children differently than they […]
Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors | Pneumonia may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and results in inflammation and decreased circulation to one or both of the lungs. As circulation to the lungs decreases, oxygen in the blood declines. While cases of pneumonia can range […]
Finding the Right Balance & Maintaining Joy: Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy During the Holidays Maintaining Joy: Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy During the Holidays | The older we get, the more intense the holiday season seems to become, with an increasing number of responsibilities. There are parties to attend, relatives to visit, […]
In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission – With hospitals facing penalties for high rates of readmissions for specific diseases, doctors and other medical personnel are seeking ways to reduce the chance that seniors land back in the hospital after an initial stay. New research shows 1 in 12 patients are […]
9 Steps that Can Help with Cancer Prevention 9 Steps that Can Help with Cancer Prevention – The most significant risk factor for the development of cancer is aging; however, the risk of many types of cancer can be drastically reduced by focusing on prevention steps. Several factors play a role in cancer development, such […]
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