October 21, 2024
senior health
Seniors and Arthritis: What Seniors Need To Know
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Arthritis Seniors and Arthritis. Inflammation of one or more joints, known as arthritis, affects one in five adults worldwide, with the majority of those diagnosed aged 65 or over. Seniors with arthritis may find it hard to engage in activities of daily living or continue […]
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, […]
Seniors and Sleep: Maintaining Good Habits and Overnight Care
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Maintaining Good Sleeping Habits Seniors and Sleep | Many things gradually change as we age, even the way we sleep. When we reach golden years, our bodies make fewer hormones and chemicals that contribute to quality sleep and some older adults develop sensitivity to environmental […]
Business Excellence Award: Comfort Keepers® Victoria Wins!
Join Us as We Celebrate the Staff and Management Team at Comfort Keepers® Victoria for Their Business Excellence Business Excellence | The 20th Annual Grant Thornton LLP Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards were held, honouring area businesses. Grant Thornton LLP is the Title Sponsor of the Awards, along with Gold Sponsor RBC Royal Bank and […]
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Pneumonia Causes, Treatments and Prevention Pneumonia in Seniors | Due to their weaker immune systems, seniors are more prone to infections, such as pneumonia. This condition is caused by fungi, bacteria or viruses that manage to enter the lungs and trigger inflammation. Pneumonia can affect […]
Senior-Friendly Activities For All Seasons
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Engaging in Activities All Year! Senior-Friendly Activities | No matter how old we are, we are much happier when we participate in activities and events that bring us joy and fulfillment. While seniors may find it more difficult to engage in some activities, it is […]
2019 Torch Award: Comfort Keepers® Victoria Wins!
Join Us to Celebrate the Staff and Management Team at Comfort Keepers® Victoria for Winning the 2019 Torch Award! Comfort Keepers® Victoria is pleased to announce that we have won the BBB 2019 Torch Award for Ethics! This is our 4th win in 5 years receiving this honour. Comfort Keepers® joined other area businesses from […]
Preventing Foodborne Illnesses In Senior Years
What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Avoiding Foodborne Illness Preventing Foodborne Illnesses | Despite increased food safety regulations, foodborne illnesses are still a major health risk, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that they affect almost 48 million people in the US every single year. The most common […]
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