February 20, 2025
Edmonton Senior Home Care
Seniors and Diabetes
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 […]
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 […]
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. Guest speaker, Dr. Estabrooks, discussed The Future of Nursing Homes in Alberta and Improving Care for Residents […]
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