Canada’s senior women must maintain their regular feminine health screenings to ensure early detection of feminine cancers. Women who have
three negative tests for cervical cancer between age 50 and 64 are considerably less likely to get the disease in the next 20 years.
Thyroid Health for Canada’s Seniors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Hyperthyroidism in Canada’s seniors: according to the Thyroid Foundation of Canada 1 in 10 Canadians suffer from a thyroid condition of one type or another! Of those, as many as 50% are undiagnosed!
Canada’s Seniors and Falls: Statistics and Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of seniors fall annually. Every 13 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
Kitchen Safety for Seniors
Kitchens are one of the most dangerous areas of a home for seniors. There may be physical issues such as diminished balance, vision, and reflexes ─ or a senior may be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Many accidents and falls occur in the kitchen due to: cooking fires, water, grease and spills on the floor, reaching for hard-to-reach objects, appliance injuries, even inappropriate objects placed in a microwave.
Keeping Seniors Safe in the Bathroom
Bathrooms can be quite hazardous, especially for Canada’s seniors. Up to 80% of falls in the home occur in the bathroom. Bathrooms typically have slippery surfaces, and nothing dependable to grasp in order to prevent falls. Fall-related injuries can range from minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises to more severe injuries, including broken bones such as hip fractures, head contusions, and even spinal cord injury.
Solving Sleep Problems in Canada’s Seniors
Changes in sleep patterns, or what specialists call “sleep architecture”, occur as we age, and this may contribute to sleep problems in seniors and elders. 44% of older persons experience one or more of the nighttime symptoms of insomnia at least a few nights per week.