April 6, 2020
Senior Health and Wellbeing
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Toronto Seniors And Holidays: A Great Time To Check In
Observing family holiday traditions can go a long way to adding joy and comfort to a senior’s family holiday celebration. This is also a very good time to take a closer look and observe your senior loved one to check for any health issues.
Malnutrition In The Elderly: What Toronto Seniors Need To Know
According to Stats Canada, 34% of seniors living at home are at risk of not getting adequate nutrition. Seniors are particularly susceptible to malnutrition, because not only do they have different nutritional needs than younger adults, they also take more medications, and have higher rates of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
Why Toronto’s Seniors Need To Know The Symptoms Of Dehydration
Dehydration can be life-threatening for Toronto's seniors. Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after age 65, even though it is is one of the most common preventable medical conditions in the world. Here are tips for preventing dehydration in senior loved ones.
Recommended Immunizations for Toronto Seniors
Several preventable diseases can cause serious illness and even death in Toronto's unvaccinated seniors. Across Canada and the U.S. it is estimated that 45,000 adults die annually from complications due to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): What Toronto Seniors Need To Know
One of the greatest fears many people, especially seniors and the elderly, have is the fear of losing their sight. Many seniors in their 60s and 70s have likely noticed some vision loss, and this can be a normal part of aging. However, an eye condition known as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, can impact the severity of the vision loss that is due to aging.
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Pneumonia is a major cause of mortality among Toronto's seniors 65 and older. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die each year from pneumonia than from car accidents. There are several primary reasons why seniors are more susceptible to contracting pneumonia.
Hearing Loss: Tinnitus and Presbycusis In Toronto’s Seniors
Dealing with a senior or elderly loved one with hearing loss can be maddening, especially if the senior is in denial about their hearing loss. While loss of hearing is a common aliment that comes with aging, many caregivers and seniors need assistance in recognizing, diagnosing and seeking treatment for hearing loss.
Arthritis in Seniors: Common Arthritis Treatments For Seniors
The effective treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) includes medications that slow the progression of joint damage and deformity. These drugs are called disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and they are a vital part of an overall treatment plan. Doctors prescribe DMARDs for people with inflammatory arthritis who are at risk of permanent joint damage.
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