November 19, 2024
Edmonton Senior Health
Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Safety During the Autumn Season Autumn Safety for Seniors | There’s much to enjoy about the transition from summer to autumn. The intense heat begins to subside, the leaves change colour, and we ready ourselves for the holiday season. But like all other seasonal transitions, […]
Keeping the Senior Mind Healthy & Active
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About the Health of the Senior Mind Keeping The Senior Mind Healthy & Active | Decreased mental capabilities are a normal part of aging. It is important to keep in mind that healthy lifestyle choices can prevent memory loss and other cognitive issues. Comfort Keepers® Edmonton […]
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 […]
What Does a Heart Attack Look Like?
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Heart Attacks What Does a Heart Attack Look Like? | When someone mentions a heart attack we immediately picture a person who is clutching their chest due to severe pain. Some heart attacks can happen suddenly, while others start slowly and cause pain and discomfort […]
Living With Arthritis: A Guide for Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Living With Arthritis Living With Arthritis | Arthritis is a general term to describe any of the 100+ conditions and illnesses affecting the joints. One in five adults live with arthritis and most of them are seniors. Arthritis can severely jeopardize a person’s independence and […]
The Senior Respiratory System: Age-Related Changes & COPD
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About COPD and Age COPD in Edmonton | Did you know that after heart disease, cancer and accidents, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the leading cause of death? In this day and age more than 500, 000 Canadians have been diagnosed with COPD it has been […]
How Much Sleep Does a Senior Need?
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Quality Sleep How much sleep does a senior need? | With age come many changes in the way our bodies function. While it may not be expected, sleep is one part of life that can also change in senior years. Almost half of all adults […]
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Pneumonia and Senior Health Pneumonia in Seniors | In their senior years, many older adults deal with age-related issues, such as a weakened immune system. Due to this, seniors become more prone to various infections, such as pneumonia. It affects one or both lungs and […]
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