December 17, 2024
Edmonton Senior Home Care
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 […]
In-Home Care Support for Seniors with Hernias
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 […]
How Seniors Can Reduce the Risk of Falls
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Falls and Risk Reduction Reduce the Risk of Falls | It’s important for seniors to reduce the risk of falls. Falls are the number one cause of injury for seniors and they often lead to serious health problems such as disability, fractures, head trauma, and […]
Important Facts About Strokes in Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Strokes and Aftercare Facts about strokes | Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Canada, aside from heart disease and cancer. While anyone can have a stroke, some people such as older adults are more at risk. Nearly three-quarters of strokes occur in […]
Senior Health: Facts About Arthritis
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Arthritis Facts About Arthritis | Studies show that one in five adults suffer from arthritis. Although it is the leading cause of disability among seniors in America it is not a diagnosis. Instead, it is a term that covers more than one hundred conditions that […]
The Future of Nursing Homes in Alberta and Improving Care for Residents and the Workforce
Networking Dinner with the Alberta Association on Gerontology: The Future of Nursing Homes in Alberta What is the future of nursing homes in Alberta? On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the Alberta Association on Gerontology hosted a networking dinner. This dinner featured guest speaker, Dr. Carole Estabrooks, who discussed The Future of Nursing Homes in Alberta […]
Senior Knee or Hip Replacement Post-Surgery Home Health Care Tips
What Every Senior in Edmonton Needs to Know About Knee or Hip Replacement After-Care Senior Knee or Hip Replacement | Fortunately, medical advancements have made knee and hip replacements for seniors commonplace, and often, family or close friends offer to assist their loved ones in their in-home recovery. The patient can quickly get back to […]
The Top 5 Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke in Seniors
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About the Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke Do you know the top five signs & symptoms of a stroke? Are you aware that a stroke must be treated quickly as a medical emergency to prevent disability or death? What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs […]
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