August 15, 2023
How Caregivers Find Joy in Every Day Comfort Keepers Find Joy | These are people with a caring nature who find that being a caregiver is more than just a job – it is their mission. Our staff come from various backgrounds and are uniquely qualified for the task. However, they all share traits like […]
The Importance for Seniors to Care for Their Feet Healthy Feet for Seniors | The average person walks about 10, 000 steps each day, so when we talk about health, why is foot care often left out of the conversation? Healthy feet allow seniors to stay mobile, which means they can participate in their favourite […]
Cataracts: Getting Seniors the Help They Need in Georgian Triangle Collingwood Seniors and Cataracts | There are preventive measures seniors can take that may deter cataracts from developing. Cataracts most commonly affect seniors, especially those over the age of 80. Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and affects the retina’s ability […]
Maintaining a Healthy Weight & Reducing the Risk of Diabetes in Seniors What is a healthy weight for seniors? Maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise can help prevent prediabetes and diabetes in seniors, allowing them to continue leading rich, fulfilling lives. Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that affects an estimated 25% of […]
The Importance of Protein in a Senior’s Diet Seniors and a Protein Diet | There is no doubt that maintaining a well-balanced diet is an essential ingredient to overall health. Beyond ensuring you are finding the right foods to put in your shopping basket, a new study has discovered that distributing protein throughout the day […]
Tips for Eating Healthy on a Fixed Income for Seniors and Caregivers Focusing on Diet and Nutrition No matter the age, a nutritious diet is essential. Seniors who may face economic and physical struggles, however, can find it difficult to procure and prepare healthy meals. In this blog we discuss healthy eating tips for seniors […]
Elder Abuse Prevention | Earlier this year, a report was released in Ontario showing that staff abusing residents in long-term care facilities had gone up 148% in the province between 2011 and 2016. When you do the math, in Ontario alone it works out to six seniors living in these facilities being abused every day. […]
9 Critical Questions to Ask In-Home Care Providers Do you know what questions to ask a senior in-home care provider? Family caregivers often come to the realization they need help caring for a senior parent or other loved one when they consider their other responsibilities at work and home. However, giving up some of the […]
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