November 19, 2024
Senior Medication Management
The Signs of Strokes in Seniors, Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Strokes in Seniors Strokes | In Canada, a staggering number of new strokes take place annually, with an estimated frequency of one every 10 minutes. It is worth noting that the majority of these occur in individuals over 65 years old. When considering strokes, we […]
Over-Medication Prevention for Canada’s Seniors
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Preventing Over-Medication Over-Medication Prevention | For certain individuals, the use of medication is necessary for overall well-being and cannot be overlooked. However, research indicates – and professionals concur – that numerous individuals are consuming excessive amounts of medication. The greater the number of medications taken […]
Organization Solutions for Senior Medications
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Organizing Their Medicine Cabinet Senior Medications are most effective when taken according to a doctor’s prescription. In the case of over-the-counter medications should be taken according to label directions. However, proper medication management is often an issue for older adults. Seniors who live independently may […]
How In-Home Care Services Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About How to Reduce Hospital Readmission with In-Home Care Services Reduce Hospital Readmissions | Readmission is one of the biggest concerns seniors face after being hospitalized due to an illness or injury. If you are providing care for an aging loved one who is about to […]
How Comfort Keepers® Victoria Can Help During COVID-19
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Help During COVID-19 Comfort Keepers® Victoria Can Help | Your aging loved one’s health and well-being is surely one of your main priorities. However, during the COVID-19 crisis keeping them strong and vital is extremely important. At Comfort Keepers, we understand that this is a […]
Maintaining Senior Well-Being During Self-Isolation
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Maintaining Senior Well-Being and Self-Isolation Maintaining Senior Well-Being during isolation is hard. Senior loved ones need to follow directives issued by local and federal authorities and stay safely at home during the coronavirus outbreak. However, as self-isolation can take a toll on people’s physical and […]
What Does a Heart Attack Look Like?
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Identifying the Signs of a Heart Attack Heart Attack | Unfortunately, a lot of people know someone who had a heart attack or they had one themselves so they are familiar with its symptoms. Some heart attacks happen suddenly while others start slowly and cause […]
The Senior Respiratory System: Age-Related Changes & COPD
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About the Senior Respiratory System The Senior Respiratory System | Nowadays, about 500,000 Canadians are struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This health problem, known as COPD represents a group of lung diseases, and the most common are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. After heart disease, cancer, […]
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