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So often, those of us who live with elderly loved ones concern ourselves with their physical well-being and overall health. Of course, we should. No one needs to remind us that, as we age, we develop greater challenges related to our strength,…

Here’s hoping you’re enjoying your 2020 so far! With the new decade now more than two weeks old, many of us are anticipating news of the latest innovations. After all, technology seems to update at such rapid speeds, these days. Then again, there are…

On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we’d like to wish you all a very happy new year! With this being our first blog of 2020, we thought it only right to greet you with such wishes, even though the year is now a little over a…

With 2020 just around the corner (only two weeks until a new decade is here!), people all over Canada are currently drawing up their New Year’s resolutions. It’s a common practice at this time of year. Often, lists are comprised of such self-made…

We are officially two weeks away from Christmas! We’re willing to bet that, like many other Canadians, you haven’t fully completed your holiday gift shopping yet. It’s understandable. You’re a busy person. Between work, the kids and caring…

Fall Prevention Month may now be behind us. But that doesn’t mean there’s no more need to pay attention to avoiding slips and falls in your home. Of course, this is especially true if you live with an older adult. The importance of paying…

You’d be hard pressed to find any medical professional who doesn’t believe in the benefits of exercise. Of course, we’re all made up of different shapes and sizes, so the types of exercise we all need will vary from person to person. For some…

In last week’s blog, we brought attention to the fact that November is Fall Prevention Month. And while it’s indisputable that it’s important to try to prevent falls all year long, this month is one when heightened attention is required. We suppose…

Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month? It’s unquestionable that we should all be concerned about our safety every month of the year. However, this month, special attention is brought to the leading cause of injury-related deaths and…

We still have the better part of two months before the winter season officially arrives. But that doesn’t mean Mother Nature will necessarily pay attention. As with most Canadian climates, the weather, here in Toronto, can be unpredictable. With…

If you are a caregiver of an elderly person, you undoubtedly have one of the toughest jobs that could ever be bestowed upon you. Needless to say, you have someone’s life in your hands on a daily basis and, as a result, must always practice the…

If you’re a caregiver of an individual with mobility issues, allow us to first applaud you. You are a special person who undoubtedly deserves more credit than you’re likely to get on a regular basis. Whether you’re related to your care…

Have you noticed that it’s getting darker a lot earlier in the evenings these days? By the time it’s about 6:30 p.m., the sun is down. And that’s only going to get worse once the hours turn back an hour early next month. It’s that time of…

The team, here at LifeCare Mobility Solutions, has been a long-time proponent of the stair lift. And why wouldn’t it be? In our many years of experience providing mobility solutions to those with mobility issues, we have come to understand that the…

It’s important for all of us to take precautions when entering a bathroom. Yes, we all use the bathroom daily and pretty much take for granted that we’re safe when we’re in there. For most seniors, however, safety is not something that can be taken…