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 case. Excitement over the impending visit from Santa Claus makes it hard to get some solid shuteye. For seniors, however, a lack of sleep isn’t usually due to the excitement […]
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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 excursions. Hanukkah also begins the week before Christmas, ending on Boxing Day. That’s when Kwanzaa gets underway until the start of the new year. That’s a lot to celebrate! What
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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 day. For many Canadians, those recommended hours of sleep can be hard to get. This is especially true for seniors. As we age, we develop strength and balance issues that
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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 of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight problems, and breast cancer in women.” The site points out that, as we age, it gets harder for us to sleep peacefully throughout the night.
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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 used to describe conditions that involve memory loss as well as diminished abilities to problem-solve, speak and think. Alzheimer’s is well known as the most common cause of dementia. Are
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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 dementia across the world. This is an amount greater than Canada’s population. As you’re undoubtedly aware, “dementia” is often used interchangeably with “memory loss”. The greatest known risk factor for
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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 necessary for us to recharge our proverbial batteries. As we get older, sleep becomes even more important. The older we get, the less energy we tend to have. No matter
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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! Here’s hoping that no matter how you choose to celebrate (or even if you don’t celebrate), this weekend is one filled with joy and laughter. We especially hope that you
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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. Unfortunately, not all of us are getting the adequate amounts of sleep that we want. Ideally, anywhere between seven and nine hours a night is what we need. However, numerous
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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 not just talking about any bed. A home hospital bed increases sleeping comfort by adjusting bed positioning with proper therapeutic mattress surfaces. Home hospital beds are perfect for individuals who
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