Helping Canada’s seniors understand colorectal cancer and the importance of cancer screening: studies show that nearly 60% of colorectal cancer patients are 70 years of age or older, and it’s estimated that this number will only continue to rise.
Cancer Screenings for Canada’s Seniors: An Ongoing Controversy
The importance of cancer screening for Canada’s seniors and elders: Seniors over 65 years of age account for 60% of newly diagnosed cancers, and 70% of cancer-related deaths occur among seniors.
Types of Heart Attacks, Related Conditions and Warning Signs for Seniors
According to Health Canada, Heart Disease is the number one killer in Canada. Seniors need to know signs of a heart attack and how to keep hearts healthy. Learn more about types of heart attacks and warning signs for senior heart problems.
What Routine Eye Exams Can Reveal About Seniors’ Health
Regular eye exams are even more important as you reach your senior years. A comprehensive dilated eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctor) is necessary to find eye diseases early, when treatment to prevent vision loss proves most effective.
Glaucoma: What Canada’s Seniors Should Know
What Canada’s seniors need to know about Glaucoma: More than 400,000 Canadians, and over 67 million people worldwide have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t even know they have it.
Preventing Over-Medication in Canada’s Seniors and Elders
Senior over-medication: 30–40% of Canada’s seniors take 5 or more medications on a regular basis. Of that group, about 10% of them take 10 or more drugs. Overmedication and taking multiple medications (technically called polypharmacy), are common and increasing to epidemic proportions among the senior population.
Helping Canada’s Seniors with Bladder Incontinence
At least 1 in 8 Canadians seniors suffer from urinary incontinence according to a Stats Canada report. Bladder incontinence is a highly prevalent disease that not only affects a senior’s health, but impacts their daily lives emotionally, socially, and economically.
When It Is Time to Consider Respite Care for Canada’s Seniors
Respite care can benefit the health of both Canada’s seniors and their family caregivers. In a study, 60% of family caregivers, ages 19-64, reported “fair or poor” health and one or more chronic conditions or disabilities, compared with only 33% of non-caregivers.
Having the Conversation with Canada’s Seniors about Alzheimer’s
It’s important to talk to your senior loved one about the signs of Alzheimer’s. As of 2016, there are an estimated 564,000 Canadians living with dementia – plus about 25,000 new cases diagnosed every year.
Depression in Canada’s Seniors
Depression is a common problem among older adults, but it is NOT a normal part of aging. In fact, studies show that most seniors feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. If you suspect that your loved one is suffering from depression, pay attention to these health indicators.