The Senior Respiratory System: Age-Related Changes & COPD

Edmonton Senior Health  |  February 18, 2020

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 estimated that the same number of Canadian citizens have the disease, but they are still not aware of it.

What is COPD?

COPD is a group of lung diseases, while the most common are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.  It progresses with age, and symptoms can include constant coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath to coughing up mucus and tightness in the chest.

COPD is most common in adults who are 65 or older. Luckily, with some healthy lifestyle changes, seniors can minimize the risk of COPD.

The Canadian Lung Association has declared that smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Naturally, secondhand smoke is also a risk factor. In addition, it has also been suggested that there is a connection between air pollution and COPD.

How to Keep Seniors Safe from COPD?

To stay healthy and reduce the risk of this disease, seniors who smoke should talk to their health provider and take steps to quit. Also, older adults who do not smoke should do their best to avoid contact with secondhand smoke.

When air pollution warnings are high, seniors should stay home and avoid any outdoor activities if possible. To minimize the risk of COPD older adults should also avoid airborne irritants in the home.

Seniors and Overall Health

With a healthy diet and regular physical activity, seniors can boost their health, enhance their overall well-being and improve their lung function. Every senior needs to know that their respiratory system is affected by age and learn how to reduce their risk of related diseases.

To help seniors avoid further breathing complications, doctors may recommend getting vaccinations for both influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elder Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers®’ are trained caregivers who help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Home Care Edmonton

To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Is Invoicing Modelling and Client Direct Home Care the Right Option for You?

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Read more about the program HERE.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Recently awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada, our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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