April 6, 2020
Senior Health and Wellbeing
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Checking In With Toronto Seniors During The Holiday Season
Holiday gatherings give adult children an opportunity to talk with their senior and elder parents to sense and observe whether they are doing well or if they may need help to maintain their independence.
Diabetic Eye Diseases In Toronto’s Seniors
Senior diabetes and eye diseases: it’s estimated that 90% of people with type 1 diabetes will be affected by diabetic retinopathy, and 19% of new cases of diabetes-related blindness occur in those 45-64 years of age.
Causes Of Stress In Toronto’s Seniors and How To Manage
Life is hard and demanding no matter what stage of life. Some stages are easier than others, depending on the person’s own circumstances. With the holiday season approaching, now is a good time to check in with elderly or senior loved ones.
Benefits Of A Positive Attitude On Aging: Tips For Toronto’s Seniors
A recent study out of North Carolina University found that those who viewed aging positively were more resilient when dealing with stressful situations. Conversely, those with a more negative outlook tended to experience higher negative emotional effects.
How Aging Effects The Respiratory System: Understanding COPD
A slight change in our breathing patterns or an occasional cough isn’t something to automatically raise alarm, but more something that needs to be monitored. We all age, and our bodies slow down, but at what point does aging become an illness or disease?
Fighting Elderly Isolation and Depression in Toronto’s Seniors
As we age, it’s important to maintain physical well-being, but often times, psychological, emotional, and social health can fall by the wayside due to increased isolation. If you have an aging loved one experiencing the effects of isolation, here are some ways that they can maintain positive wellbeing through socialization.
Toronto Seniors And Understanding HIV/AIDS
It is not uncommon to think of HIV as something that primarily affects those who are younger – and that, consequently, it is of less concern as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of seniors fifty or older with HIV rose from 17% to 29% from 2001 to 2010.
How Toronto’s Seniors Can Avoid Cognitive Decline Later in Life
Research has indicated that there are several ways that seniors and older adults (and those of all ages) can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline – many of which are beneficial for other aspects of the body.
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