December 17, 2024
What Every Family in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Connecting with Seniors Over the Holidays Connecting with Seniors Over the Holidays | Watch this touching video on how we can connect with the special seniors in our lives over the holidays. We all need to feel connected right now and […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About The Positive Impact of Social Media Seniors and the Positive Impact of Social Media | Despite the myth that older people can’t manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. Facebook, Twitter, Google+ […]
Join Us As We Celebrate Every Senior with Comfort Keepers® 25 Day Holiday Spirit Project! Elevate the Holiday Spirit | Every little bit helps, our seniors need a sense of connection more than ever. To get into the spirit of the season and to show the seniors in our community some much-needed love, we’re encouraging […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Falling 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 […]
Despite the myth that older people can’t manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. In fact, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and Hangouts), Pinterest, and Instagram all note higher adoption rates among adults 65 and older ─ and see seniors as their fastest growing audience.
After the age of 50, women have a 50-percent chance of suffering an osteoporosis-related fracture. The risk increases dramatically after the first occurrence. Men 50 and over have a 25-percent chance of suffering an osteoporosis-related fracture. A variety of preventive health strategies help slow and lessen the effects of osteoporosis, a natural weakening of the bones as we age.
Diabetes can be effectively managed by seniors, but it’s often important for older adults to seek help from their care team, including their family, physician, nutritionist and caregiver.
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Natural Disaster Preparation A 2014 study revealed less than 25 percent of seniors have an emergency plan. Of those surveyed, one-quarter said they live alone, and one-third were disabled or in poor/fair health. Preparing Seniors for Natural Disasters | As the seasons […]
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