December 17, 2024
Senior Independent Living
A Closer Look at Strokes in Seniors
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Strokes in Seniors Strokes in Seniors | Aside from heart disease and cancer, stroke is one of the largest killers of adults in Canada. Although any person can have a stroke, statistics show that almost three-quarters of strokes occur in seniors. It is the main […]
Arthritis In Seniors: Useful Tips to Help the Elderly Manage
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Living With and Managing Arthritis Arthritis in seniors can be managed. Arthritis is chronic inflammation affecting one or more joints and is common in older adults. Comfort Keepers will help seniors to better manage their condition, knowing how the disease is identified, diagnosed, and managed […]
Seniors and Alcohol: Things to Consider About Alcohol Abuse
What Every Family Needs to Consider About Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Seniors and Alcohol | Having a cocktail or a glass of wine now and again is not likely to hurt anyone, this includes most seniors. However, this is not a blanket statement that covers everyone. Some seniors should abstain from alcohol completely while others […]
Why Oral Cancer Screenings Are More Important Than You Think for Seniors
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Oral Cancer Screening There is much to learn about seniors and oral cancer. Seniors facing several chronic conditions and losing strength, do not often think it’s due to oral cancer. It may be the last thing on their mind. However, it should not be overlooked. […]
Senior Sleep Health: Worried If Your Loved One is Getting Enough Sleep?
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Sleep Health Senior Sleep Health | You might have heard that seniors or the elderly need less sleep than the rest of us, or even know aging loved ones who swear by that. However, research shows seniors need just as much sleep as any other […]
How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Home
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Residential Fire Prevention Reduce the Risk of Fire | You can reduce your home fire risk through awareness and simple changes in a home environment. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) teaches about household fires, their typical origins, and how to reduce the risk for yourself […]
Talking about Alzheimer’s to a Parent or Loved One
What Every Senior and Family in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease Talking about Alzheimer’s | Nobody looks forward to talking about Alzheimer’s to a parent or loved one. It’s a difficult topic that can feel overwhelming to both of you. If the parent or loved one is presently suffering from impaired judgment […]
Helping Your Elderly Loved One with Alzheimer’s
What Every Senior and Family in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About In-Home Care and Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s | There are over 5 million people over 65 in the U.S. suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This disease causes devastating memory issues, behaviour changes, and cognitive problems that eventually affect the victim’s […]
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