April 6, 2020
While more common during our long and harsh Canadian winters, any type of severe weather brings risks - floods, tornados, lightning, hurricanes. No matter where your client or loved one lives, bad or unexpected weather is bound to happen. Here is a quick guide for protecting seniors around their homes ─ and when they are out and about.
Nearly one in five Canadians adults — about 4.6 million people between the ages of 20 and 79 — has high blood pressure according to Statistics Canada. This article outlines ways to help Toronto's seniors avoid high blood pressure and related medical issues for Toronto's elders.
When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather. It’s important that they, and those who care for them, take certain precautions at this time of year. Here are some health hazards for seniors and elders to avoid in the winter.
For Toronto seniors dealing with Alzheimer's, spouses are more often then not, the first person to fill the caretaker role. And according to a Finnish study, spousal caregivers, especially ones with a previous history of depression, experience the highest level of caregiver stress.
Pneumonia is the 8th leading cause of death in Canada, mostly among at risk populations like infants, young children, immune compromised, and the elderly. There are strategies that can aid senior caregivers in reducing the risk of pneumonia in Toronto's seniors and elders.
Watching a loved one’s memory fade is not only painful, but also emotionally and physically draining. Caretakers often find themselves repeating sentences mentioned only a moment ago, and reminding patients or loved ones of the many daily tasks needed for proper everyday functioning. There are ways to make these stressful times more bearable, and even possibly slow down the brain’s aging process.
Taking care of a senior or elderly loved one, especially if that loved one is in poor health, can put a tremendous amount of stress on non-paid caregivers such as family and close friends. Comfort Keepers can provide respite care for Toronto's senior caregivers, providing in-home care and support for their elder loved ones.
As of July 1, 2015 Canadian’s over 65 outnumber the 14 and under population. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, out of the 35 million Canadians, 5,780,900 are over 65 years of age compared to the 5,749,400 who are 14 years and younger. This will create a growing demand for senior care services such as in-home health care.
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