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Written all the way back in 1823 by Clement Clarke Moore, A Visit from St. Nicholas is considered a classic poem about Santa Claus’ Christmas
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Written all the way back in 1823 by Clement Clarke Moore, A Visit from St. Nicholas is considered a classic poem about Santa Claus’ Christmas
Although the winter season doesn’t officially get underway until the 21st of December, frosty conditions are already upon us. Don’t look now, but the City
Can you believe that Christmas will be here in just over a month? The holiday season is definitely a time of joy, togetherness and creating
Your home is your sanctuary. It is a place of comfort and safety. However, lurking within the cozy confines of your living space are potential
For many Canadians, the beginning of November means the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It’s a very busy time of year for both consumers
With age, we become wiser. Our many life experiences help us to navigate this world with greater understanding, fostering the ability to make better decisions
If you live in a home with an elderly loved one, you’ve likely already encountered some scary moments. We’re not talking about the ones associated
There’s no time like vacation time! With the summer now far behind us, many Canadians will be taking the opportunity to venture off to warm
Our bodies go through a myriad of changes. Of course, as we age, “changes” is a kind way of saying “problems”. For most of us,
With October now well underway, the fall season is in full swing. As we all know, the autumn season introduces us to vibrant foliage, cool
Many of us experience aches and pains after physical activity. It’s understandable, we suppose. However, waking up sore after a night of sleep seems to
The fall season is practically here! This Saturday, it becomes official. The summer season will give way to autumn and picturesque landscapes complete with fallen
The knees just so happen to be the largest joints in your body. As a result, they clearly play a crucial role in your mobility.
We see them everywhere. They are often prominently displayed in parking lots, on roads and at public facilities. Do they make a difference? Absolutely! Our
By the end of the week, September will be here! At this time next week, the new school year will have begun. Before September ends,
Most of us take the act of standing upright on our feet for granted. However, as we age, maintaining good balance can become increasingly difficult.
No matter your age, the importance of your oral health cannot be understated. We all learn, from early ages, to brush our teeth regularly and
A new school year will begin in about a month! Students and teachers are gearing up for another stretch of classroom studies and activities. As
With August now here, we would like to remind you that there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy! In fact, August is a
“It’s such a pain in the neck!” Most of us have uttered this popular euphemism at some point or another. However, for many people, legitimate
The summertime is in full swing! That means that your family members, friends and neighbours are spending a lot more time outdoors. No matter your
Imagine a world where every step you take is filled with discomfort and pain. For many seniors, foot pain is an unwelcome companion. It casts
The LifeCare Mobility Solutions Blog has long alerted its readers about the dangers of the bathroom. Naturally, it’s a room in the home that we
Canada Day comes this Saturday! It will begin an amazing long weekend when Canadians will be celebrating the nation’s birthday and officially welcoming the summer
We’re all aware of the benefits of exercise. You’d be hard pressed to find a list of health tips that doesn’t include the championing of
Don’t look now, but the summer season will officially be here in one week’s time! For most of us, the hottest season of the year
Having pain in your legs can really be a pain in the butt, can’t it? This is especially true for older adults whose bodies have
You are what you eat. It’s an age-old idiom that become somewhat of a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true. Good nutrition
The wonderful, glorious, warm and sunny summer season officially gets underway in less than a month! You know what that means. Vacation season will soon
“My back hurts” is one of the most common phrases uttered by older adults. It’s no secret that, with age, back pain becomes more common.
It should come as no surprise to you that bathrooms can be especially hazardous for seniors. Bathrooms are notorious for having hard surfaces that are
It’s no secret that, as we get older, our bodies go through several changes. Many of them significantly impact our sleeping patterns. While it is
Getting old is a blessing. If we’re being honest, most of us would love nothing more than to live long and fruitful lives. However, it’s
The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. In fact, 20-30% of seniors experience one
In August of 2020, London, Ontario’s Western University conducted a survey to gauge the attitudes and opinions of 2,110 Canadians and 2,124 Americans. The respondents
With the spring season now in full swing, we’re all enjoying a burst of fresh air and a sense of renewal. This is especially true
As we age, our bodies become more fragile and vulnerable to accidents, especially in the bathroom. Slippery floors, high bathtubs and sharp corners can pose
Sleep is an essential component of our overall health and well-being. However, as we age, many of us experience difficulties sleeping through the night. This
Spring is a wonderful time of year. The warmer weather and longer days encourage people of all ages to venture outdoors. However, for seniors, going
As we age, our homes can become more hazardous than we realize. Everyday objects that we once took for granted can become dangerous obstacles, causing
Travelling the world often entails exciting adventures. However, for seniors, it’s essential to prioritize safety above all else. Seniors face unique challenges when travelling, from
As we age, mobility can become a challenge and falls can be a serious risk. The Canadian government reports that falls are the country’s leading
The older we get, the harder it is to get a good night’s sleep. This can lead to feelings of fatigue and decreased energy during
Power lift chairs have become a popular choice for seniors who are looking to improve their safety and independence in their homes. These chairs are
As people age, mobility and balance can become a challenge, making it difficult for seniors to enter and exit their homes. Porch lifts can help
As we age, our bodies change and our homes need to adapt to our changing needs. One of the most important areas to focus on
If you live with an elderly person or disabled individual, having a stair lift in your home can make a significant difference in his/her quality
Too often, caregivers get wrapped up in the importance of catering to the physical needs of their elderly loved ones. It makes perfect sense. After
Welcome to the first LifeCare Mobility Solutions blog of 2023! On behalf of our entire team, we hope that this year will be your most
With only a few days left in 2022, we’re all preparing ourselves to have a better year in 2023 than we did this past year.
On behalf of the entire team, here at LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we would like to wish you all very Happy Holidays! Technically, the holiday season
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes an inability to sleep at night. If you’re a kid, this is mostly likely the
The wonderful holiday season is upon us! For most of us, it’s a very joyous time of year. Gathering with family members and friends for
With the last day of November comes the end of Fall Prevention Month. It’s an important time of year as there is a stronger focus
The holidays are almost here! With just over a month to go until Christmas Day, most of us are in the middle of holiday shopping
“In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older,” reports the Government of Canada, “Injuries
The bathroom is notorious for its slippery surfaces and conditions of moisture. We all understand the purpose of the room, so it goes without saying
With Halloween now behind us and November in full swing, Torontonians are well aware that the frigid temperatures of winter are right around the corner.
Halloween comes this Monday! Are you ready to welcome trick-or-treaters to your home? Needless to say, the annual occasion is a fun one for kids.
The most ideal living situation for an elderly person is one where he/she is aging in place. The concept, as we discussed in last week’s
Aging in place refers to living out your years in the comforts of your own home. However, it means so much more than that. Sure,
Do you have trouble sleeping? If you’re not getting between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, then you’re likely finding yourself fatigued each
It will likely come as no surprise to you that falls are the number one reason for injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for
Do you live with an older adult? If so, you’re likely on high alert most of the time. Naturally, you’re inclined to do whatever it
We all know that maintaining a healthy diet and getting in some daily exercise is good for our health. But, as we age, sticking to
Eating fruits and veggies, drinking plenty of water and avoiding fatty, sugary foods – it is advice we’ve all heard over and over again. It’s
If you live with an older adult who has mobility issues, you likely find yourself in a caregiver position quite often. Naturally, you want your
It’s not that they don’t want to bathe. But, from time to time, older adults tend to forget about bath time. There are many reasons
Do you live with an older adult or individual with mobility issues? If so, you’re surely concerned about his/her safety. This, of course, is natural
When a care recipient is contending with a mobility issue, a caregiver tends to place his/her focus on that physical limitation. While we are helping
There are seniors all over Canada who are amazingly independent. They can walk up and down the stairs with ease, prepare their own meals and
For many older adults, keeping clean isn’t the easiest of tasks. It becomes a chore when aches and pains prevent you from reaching areas of
Caregivers are wonderful people. They put the needs of others before themselves. We loudly applaud those special individuals who offer professional caregiving. However, we would
Getting a good night’s sleep should not be underestimated. As HelpGuide.org explains, “insufficient sleep can also lead to serious health problems, including an increased risk
Being a caregiver is an incredibly important job. We would be hard pressed to find a role of greater importance. Helping an elderly person or
Over the course of the next couple of months, we’ll be having predominantly warm and sunny weather. But it won’t be fun for everyone. Seniors
It’s no secret that, as we age, we contend with physical limitations. They can be as simple as having aches and pains or as complex
How often do you use the bathroom each day? It may seem like an intrusive question to ask, but it is an essential one nonetheless.
As Connie Adair reports for Barkin Group, “there were more than 50,000 emergency visits for injuries from falls on stairs in Ontario in 2015, according
June is here! For most Canadians, this is a very joyous time of year. This month marks the beginning of summer. Although summertime doesn’t officially
“Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves,” reports HealthLinkBC, “Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people
For many older adults, personal hygiene upkeep is a tough sell. In some cases, seniors don’t feel the need to keep up with cleanliness because
The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team is well aware that we have approximately six weeks to go until the summer officially arrives. However, you can’t blame
All too often, we tend to point out the differences between the various nations around the world. In actuality, we have more in common than
We don’t necessarily like being so blunt, but sometimes the truth is best served straight up. The older we get, the more difficulty we have
Understandably, people often confuse dementia with Alzheimer’s disease. As a result, they tend to use the two terms interchangeably. Dementia is actually a general term
Are you taking advantage of the warm and sunny weather yet? With spring well underway, many Canadians are already enjoying the great outdoors. The return
Most of us take bathroom use for granted. After all, it’s a room of the home we use every day. As a result, we assume
Here’s the scenario: you live at home with your aging parent. He/she suffers from some mobility issues that make his/her balance a concern. The last
Capable caregivers of seniors are well aware of the importance of patience. They know that the older adults they care for move a bit slower
Do you live with an older adult who battles with mobility issues? If so, you are likely concerned about your loved one falling down and
“There’s no place like home.” This phrase isn’t just an idiom made popular by the classic film, The Wizard of Oz. It’s a statement believed
Do you live with an elderly loved one or individual with mobility issues? If so, you’re surely concerned about his/her health and well-being. This is
Do you live with an elderly loved one? If so, you’re likely well aware of the wishes most seniors have to age in place. In
If we’re lucky, we’ll all live long and happy lives where we get to age in place. The term “age in place” describes a person
It’s a difficult thing to discuss. But, as we age, we need to strongly consider how we’re going to be cared for if we can’t
If you live with an elderly loved one or individual with mobility issues, you could greatly benefit from installing a stair lift in your home.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. There are at least 44 million people living with
Who doesn’t love getting a good night’s sleep? Most of us just love cozying up under the blankets after a long day. Naturally, sleep is
With 2022 now in full swing, it’s possible you’re already making good on your New Year’s Resolutions. Then again, if you’re like most people, you
Happy New Year! From the LifeCare Mobility Solutions family to your family, we wish you a very safe and joyous 2022. If there is anything
On behalf of everyone at LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! We would also like to take
The big day is almost here! On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas!
Christmas Day will be here in just a week and a half! You’re likely gearing up for the big day by making plans with your
We’re all getting older. If we’re lucky, we’ll live to be very elderly. Because everyone ages, you’d think that it was commonplace to take measures
With December now officially underway, it’s safe to say that the season of giving is officially upon us. While you’re out doing your holiday shopping,
The good old wheelchair, it can be argued, is the most popular mobility solution known to man. Various versions of wheelchairs have been in existence
Most of us use staircases every single day. The seemingly simple act of walking up and down a flight of stairs, however, is not so
Offering care to an elderly loved one is a year-round gift. Your love for your aging parent is one that keeps you constantly concerned about
Welcome to Fall Prevention Month! It isn’t necessary for November to roll around in order for us to pay strict attention to preventing falls. However,
As we get older, we tend to allow the physical changes to our bodies to impact how we operate. Naturally, diminished strength and balance will
Do you live with an individual who has mobility issues? Does your aging parent reside in your home? If so, you’re likely no stranger to
In a little more than two weeks, Halloween will be here! The yearly event that is comprised of costume wearing, spooky decorations, pumpkin carving and
Sleeping is important for us all. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, a good night’s sleep is a key ingredient to optimum overall health.
With the fall season officially in full swing, chillier temperatures are now upon us. Most of us can take for granted that a jacket and
If you live in a house, you undoubtedly use the stairs on a daily basis. Staircases, as we all know, enable us to visit different
You can never be too safe in the bathroom. Although it’s a room in the home that we use repeatedly, it should never be taken
A power lift chair looks like your average, everyday recliner. However, “average” and “everyday” a power lift chair is not! This awesome innovation, in fact,
Well, the secret is out. With it being the first of September today, there’s no denying that another summer season has come and gone. Yes,
It’s possible you may have tripped and fallen in recent weeks. We’re willing to bet that the damage wasn’t necessarily substantial. At least, this is
We all know the old adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. But, at LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we don’t subscribe to that way
If you’re an older adult or an individual with a mobility issue, a walker may be just what you need. Is a cane no longer
With August now underway, you’re certainly well aware we’re halfway through our summer. However, there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy. For many
Does your elderly loved one sleep comfortably throughout the night? If not, it might be time for him/her to get a new bed. But we’re
For most people across Canada, summer is the most enjoyable time of the year. Many Canadians long for the months when it is warm and
Do you live with an elderly loved one? Does your aging parent live with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, you’ve
With the summertime now in full swing, you might have noticed your need to shower has increased. Especially on those hot and muggy days, you’re
A mobility scooter is a cost-effective alternative to an electric wheelchair. Its primary function is to help people who require assistance traveling longer distances. Scooters
Welcome to summer! The wonderful hot and sunny season officially began this past Sunday. We imagine that, like most Canadians, you’re pretty excited. However, it’s
Naturally, most of us who live with elderly loved ones concern ourselves with their physical safety. We utilize mobility solutions and home modifications in efforts
Most of us taking showering for granted. It’s easy for us to soap ourselves up and rinse ourselves off. For the most part, taking a
Does a member of your household require assistance getting up and down the stairs? If so, it’s definitely worthwhile to look into installing a stair
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, four out of five injury hospitalizations involving seniors are due to falls. Between 2017 and 2019, injury
On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we’d like to send a very special thank you to all of our customers. It is
We are still several weeks away from the official start of the summer season. But, for many Canadians, June 20th can’t come soon enough! Not
Here, in the City of Toronto, we’ve been experiencing unseasonably chilly temperatures lately. Sure, the snow is gone and it isn’t bound to return for
If you’re the caregiver of a loved one in a wheelchair, you’re undoubtedly a caring and considerate person. However, that doesn’t make you perfect. You’re
Do you live with an elderly love one? Is a member of your household contending with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to either
Here, in the province of Ontario, we’re enduring yet another stay-at-home order. As a result, most of us are pretty bummed out. With the weather
Is your bathroom in need a total overhaul? In some cases, an outdated decor needs a revamp in order to create a more attractive space.
If we’re being honest, most of us take the act of taking a shower for granted. It’s an act – generally a daily one –
Most of us take the supposedly-simple acts of standing and walking for granted. We don’t live with the assumptions that we could trip and fall
Your bathroom is used daily by every member of your household. It’s certainly not like your basement or your attic. You see, your bathroom cannot
Losing independence is a tough pill to swallow. No matter your age, the need to receive assistance with such acts as walking, getting dressed and
Make no mistake about it – the pandemic has been especially hard on seniors. For so many who had already felt isolated, prior to COVID-19,
We all need to sleep well at night. But long, restful sleeps are often hard to come by. This is especially true for older adults.
The wheelchair is a mobility solution that dates back to the 1600s. Today, wheelchairs come in a wide variety of models. Both the manual and
Do you or a family member have trouble getting up from a seated position? Sometimes, the tasks that seem the easiest can be the most
We all use the bathroom every day. There’s no need to be shy about it. It’s a fact of life. Most of us take bathroom
Here in Ontario, we are under a stay-at-home order that many of us were following long before it was implemented. If you live with elderly
Not everyone with mobility issues lives with a caregiver. In fact, many Canadians who have physical limitations live on their own. Quite capable of caring
The calendar may have changed but sadly, the pandemic rages on, continuing to put Canadians at risk. As we’ve noted for many months, senior citizens
Here we are in a brand new year. Hopefully, you have renewed optimism about the future. We’re sure you join the LifeCare Mobility Solutions team
We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! We also hope that the next part of your holiday season is even more joyous. The
On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season! The
With Christmas less than a week away, many of us are considering the ways in which we plan on celebrating the holidays. Those ways, of
The holiday season is fast approaching. At present, the holiday shopping season is at a fever pitch. Canadian retailers are currently experiencing their busiest time
On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you are keeping safe and are in good spirits. With December now here, we’re
Well, it certainly looks like we won’t need to wait until the 21st of December to utter the words “winter is here”. With the recent
For most people, the forthcoming holiday season is bound to be a joyous one. Even with COVID-19 impacting the ways in which we get together,
The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team would like to offer its utmost respect to every single member of the Canadian Armed Forces, both past and present.
As we age, we commonly experience tougher battles with balance. Losing some strength and mobility is natural as we get older. That’s not news to
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, approximately 310,000 Canadians live in health care and related institutions. This excludes Quebec. Of these individuals, about
In just a week and a half, Halloween will be here! This is a fun time of year for people of all ages. However, when
Autumn is in full swing. Thankfully, here in Toronto, temperatures haven’t dipped too low just yet. So far, we’re still enjoying double digit days. Nevertheless,
This forthcoming weekend is a very special one for people all over Canada. Generally, Thanksgiving entails gathering together with the family for a big meal.
Health experts often recommend getting in some exercise each and every day. But the type of cardio that is often suggested isn’t exactly possible for
Does the seemingly simple act of walking cause you any aches and pains? Do you sometimes find it difficult to find your balance? Is it