August 15, 2023
Uplifting In-Home Care Services for Seniors & Other Adults
Six Ways to Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration
Preventing Dehydration in Seniors Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration; staying hydrated is important for maintaining health and keeping critical bodily functions working properly. This can be a challenge for some seniors because of changes that happen with age. Seniors may have a diminished ability to sense thirst, notice changes in body temperature and may be taking […]
Understanding PTSD in Seniors
PTSD in Seniors PTSD develops in approximately 1 in 3 people who go through serious trauma. PTSD in seniors happens to approximately 70-90% of people over 65 years. This can include anything from the death of a loved one, military combat, car accidents, illness or injury, natural disasters, a disease diagnosis or other events that […]
Private or Professional Agency? In-Home Care Decisions for Families
Home Care: If you or an aging loved one could benefit from some in-home care to assist with daily tasks and activities, then you may be in the midst of sorting through possible options. Home Care Decisions: Private or Professional Agency? | For seniors that want to remain in their own home instead of moving […]
Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
More than one-third of Canadian seniors experience falls, which can have a devastating physical and psychological impact, resulting in disability, chronic pain, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, and even death. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors and, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again. Falls – Risk Factors and […]
Pets, Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals for Seniors: What’s the Difference?
Support Animals for Seniors | It’s commonly understood that animals have a positive effect on our health — particularly our mental health. Their companionship, affection, and unconditional love can make even the worst day a little brighter. For many seniors, animals can offer much more. Service animals and Emotional Support Animals for seniors are becoming […]
Care for Senior Skin: How to Tips and Information
How Does the Skin Change as We Age? As they say, the one thing you can count on in life is change, this applies to care for senior skin. Years of exposure from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light diminishes the skin’s elasticity, while the natural thinning of the epidermis (surface layer) causes the skin to […]
Senior Oral Health: What to Know & Best Practices
Aging’s Impact on Oral Health Senior Oral Health | There have been numerous advancements in the world of oral health over the last few decades, from increased education on the importance of proper care to the ever-evolving sophistication of dental technology. But despite these positive changes, senior oral health is one segment of the population […]
Crying – Not Always Caused by Sadness, but May Be a Cause for Concern
Seniors and Crying Have you noticed a senior in your life who has been bursting into tears, seemingly at random? Senior crying, without a notable reason, may be a cause for concern. With older members of our communities and families, we can often recognize the signs of depression in seniors, and take action to support […]
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