November 19, 2024
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. […]
Glaucoma: What Seniors in Edmonton Need to Know Senior Eye Health | Glaucoma is a condition that can harm the optic nerve and lead to loss of vision. It is also responsible for being the second most common cause of blindness. Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and can lead […]
October is #SuddenCardiacArrestAwarenessMonth, Let’s Talk Senior Heart Health Keep Eyes on Heart Health | Let’s discuss heart disease, what can cause it, and how to prevent it. Learn about heart health precautions that older adults and seniors can take to deter a serious heart condition. What is Heart Disease? The leading cause of death in […]
How Caregivers Find Joy Every Day in Edmonton, AB with Comfort Keepers® Comfort Keepers® Find Joy | Our staff comes from many different walks of life, each equipped with a special blend of understanding, sympathy, and a passion to make a difference. Caregiving is more than just an occupation for these individuals, it is a […]
Seniors should try to get a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week to help prevent or control diabetes. Seniors and Diabetes in Edmonton | Currently, approximately 10 million Canadians suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions. Every hour, over twenty individuals are confirmed to have the illness. It is highly […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Fire Safety and Prevention 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 is heating equipment. That’s why it […]
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 Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Hernias and In-Home Care Seniors and Hernias | More than 10% of the population will have a hernia at least once in their life. A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue exits through an abnormal opening. There are various types of hernias, but most […]
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