March 19, 2025
Senior In-Home Care
Strokes and In-Home Care: Understand the Signs, Rehabilitation, and Risk Reduction for Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Strokes and Senior Care Strokes and In-Home Care | Annually in Canada, there are more than 50,000 newly occurring strokes, or approximately, one stroke every 10 minutes. The majority of these strokes, approximately three-quarters, occur in individuals over the age of 65. When considering a […]
Over-Medication Prevention: Protecting and Assisting Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Preventing Over-Medication Over-Medication Prevention | For certain individuals, medication is crucial for maintaining their well-being and cannot be avoided. However, several prescribed drugs taken simultaneously can result in higher occurrences of harmful interactions and dangerous side effects. #DYK – 30 – 40% of people age […]
A Closer Look at Strokes: How They Affect Seniors and What Can Be Done
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Senior Care and Strokes A Closer Look at Strokes | Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. […]
Senior Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Fire Safety and Prevention What do you need to know about senior fire safety? 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 […]
Solving Sleep Problems in Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Senior Sleep Problems Solving Sleep Problems in Seniors | It is a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age. Older adults need the same amount of sleep as younger adults: 7 to 9 hours each night. Changes in sleep patterns, or what specialists call “sleep […]
Managing Urinary Incontinence in Seniors with In-Home Care
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence in seniors can significantly lower one’s quality of life. Older adults who struggle with this condition can suffer from low self-esteem and avoid maintaining their social connections. Therefore, managing incontinence is necessary for a happy and active life of a senior. […]
Reduce the Risk of Seniors Falling in Their Homes
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About How to Reduce Risk of Seniors Falling and Solutions for Recovery Reduce the Risk of Seniors Falling | Many seniors take a fall without getting injured, but as many as one out of five will be seriously hurt. Less than half may tell their doctor. […]
Fire Safety Tips for Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Fire Safety Fire Safety Tips for Seniors | Reduce the risk of fire by making simple changes in your home or the home of a loved one. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), families, seniors and caregivers need to learn about household fires […]
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