December 16, 2022
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, […]
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 […]
Vision Loss Vision Loss – Losing your vision can feel a little like the world is closing in on you. For many seniors with vision loss, this feeling is often actualized with a diminished ability to engage in daily activities, such as preparing a meal or using the telephone, that most of us take for granted. […]
Post Hospital Care After Pneumonia Even though pneumonia is a serious illness for most individuals contracting the disease, it can often be successfully treated at home. Seniors, however, or more specifically, those with compromised immune systems or other health issues, may require hospitalization. Because pneumonia causes fluid to be collected in the lungs as well […]
Immunizations for Seniors Immunizations for Seniors – One of the most important ways that seniors can stay healthy is to make sure they are vaccinated against common, preventable diseases. Research shows that a number of older adults aren’t getting the vaccines they need to help reduce their risk of serious illnesses. With age, we become […]
Summer Safety for Seniors | Summer can get quite hot, and it’s especially important to make sure seniors are staying healthy and safe during warm days. Here are some ways to make sure your senior is safe this summer. Watch for Heat Stroke Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be dangerous to seniors. Although heat […]
What Seniors in Calgary Should Know About Cataracts | Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness and are quite common in seniors. In fact, more than half of seniors 80 or older have had or will have cataracts. As someone who is caring for a senior – or even someone who is a senior – […]
How to Notice Vision Changes in Seniors How to notice vision changes in seniors as changes in vision can happen quickly for seniors and should be treated as soon as possible. If your senior is having vision changes, here’s what you need to know and how home care solutions can help. The best way to […]
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