October 30, 2025
Senior Caregivers
Thyroid Disease and Winnipeg’s Seniors
What do you need to know about thyroid disease and seniors? While there are many great things about getting older, we also become more susceptible to certain health conditions as our bodies age. Thyroid Disease and Winnipeg’s Seniors One condition seniors have the potential to develop is thyroid disease, which affects the body’s metabolic rate. […]
Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors: A Complete Guide to Proper Nutrition on a Budget in Winnipeg
Table of Contents With Winnipeg home to 154,718 seniors aged 65 and older – representing 16.4% of the city’s total population – ensuring proper nutrition has never been more critical. Yet many older adults face significant challenges in maintaining healthy eating habits, particularly as food costs continue to rise. The statistics paint a concerning picture: […]
The Independence Dilemma: Recognizing the Hidden Risks of Seniors Living Alone
For many older adults, living at home isn’t just a preference – it’s a symbol of a life well-lived, a testament to independence and self-reliance. It’s the comfort of familiar walls, the joy of a personal routine, and the dignity of being in charge of one’s own life. But for family members, this cherished independence […]
The Best Superfoods for Winnipeg’s Seniors: Fruits and Vegetables
What Every Senior in Winnipeg, MB, Needs to Know About a Healthy Diet While it’s often recommended that we eat five-to-seven servings of fruits and vegetables each day, the CDC suggests that it could be as much as 13, depending on age, gender, and physical activity. Senior Nutrition: Clearing the Plate Think back to a […]
A Men’s Health Focus: About Senior Prostate Cancer
What Every Family Needs to Know About Prostate Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment The month of June acknowledges Men’s Health and its importance to every man’s well-being. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men. It is the 3rd leading cause of death from cancer in men […]
Skin Cancer in Winnipeg’s Seniors
What Every Senior in Winnipeg, MB, Needs to Know About Skin Cancer Development, Identification, and Risk Reduction Skin cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, with more new cases each year than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined. While many people are familiar with the three main types—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell […]
How To Manage Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms in Winnipeg’s Seniors
What Every Family in Winnipeg, MB Needs to Know About Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder, affects approximately 1 in 500 Canadians. While the disease can affect both men and women, men are at a slightly higher risk. The majority of diagnoses are in people over the age of 60, with the average […]
Kidney Health and Winnipeg’s Seniors
What Every Senior in Winnipeg, MB, Needs to Know About Maintaining Optimal Kidney Health Ensuring kidney health is vital for the overall well-being of senior citizens, a group that often prioritizes heart and brain function. Neglecting renal care can lead to serious health issues, including kidney failure, cardiovascular diseases, and bone disorders. Therefore, older adults […]
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