April 13, 2022
Mutually Beneficial: The Value of Respite Care Knowing Your Limits The Value of Respite Care: Caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience. In many cases, it provides the opportunity to give back to someone who may have played an important part in your life, allowing for a genuine reconnection. Caring for […]
Seniors and Sleep: How much do they need? Seniors and Sleep: How much do they need? | If you or your loved one is over age 65, it’s likely that getting enough sleep has become an issue. Seniors typically take longer to fall asleep, and often wake up during the night numerous times. These are […]
Self-Engagement in Well Being Enhances Quality of Life Enhancing Seniors Well Being | Ensuring senior adults are actively involved in their own health and wellbeing is a priority for health professionals and policy makers. As the number of older adults increases, there is a rising threat of strain on resources, both financial and medical. However, […]
Seniors and Post-Holiday Blues: Why it Happens and What to Do Seniors and Post-Holiday Blues | The holidays can be a time of joy, togetherness and connection. For seniors that are isolated from family and friends, these happy feelings can be replaced with anxiety or depression once the festivities end. Feeling blue after the holidays […]
50 Ways to Bring Seniors Comfort & Joy this Season 50 Ways to Bring Seniors Comfort & Joy this Holiday Season – This holiday season promises to look different than any before it for many families. But it can be refreshing and fun to shake up the routine by incorporating new ideas, especially when some […]
Safe Snow Removal for Seniors: Find help, or follow best-practices Safe Snow Removal for Seniors: When the snow falls and accumulates, emergency room professionals can be assured of one thing – it’s likely they will see an increased incidence of injuries related to snow removal. The injuries run the gamut in severity and can range from […]
Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors – Pneumonia may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and results in inflammation and decreased circulation to one or both of the lungs. As circulation to the lungs decreases, oxygen in the blood declines. While cases of pneumonia can range […]
Seniors and Wandering Seniors and Wandering – Due to Canada’s growing number of seniors, many of whom are afflicted with Alzheimer’s and dementia, wandering is increasing. Even in familiar places, a person with Alzheimer’s may not remember his or her name or address, and can become disoriented. Wandering with dementia is dangerous, but there are […]
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