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. In addition to general aches and pains that come with age, a need to get up and go to the washroom is often a reason why one can’t sleep through […]
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How do your elderly parents sleep at night? It’s no secret that seniors often have harder times falling asleep than their younger counterparts. This is especially true for those who experience mobility issues and/or are having to constantly use the washroom. What can be done to provide your folks with much more comfortable sleeps each
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Senior citizens deserve all of the love, care and support we can give them. After all, they are our parents and grandparents. They brought us into this world. We were nurtured and raised by them. And, as adults with older parents, it’s our jobs to ensure we care for those who showed us what caring
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The past few months haven’t been easy for anyone. But for the members of our older population, isolation can be particularly scary. Of course, it’s not just the having to stay at home that’s a problem. The idea that the current pandemic is roughest on the elderly is a worrisome thought. As a result, it’s
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The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to maintain that the public health risk associated with COVID-19 is low for the general Canadian population. However, they admit that this could change. There is also an increased risk for Canadians who are aged 65 and over, have compromised immune systems or have underlying medical conditions. If
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Getting truly restful sleeps at night is an important part of maintaining optimum health. That is true for all of us, regardless of our ages. It’s important that we get approximately seven to eight hours of sleep each night in order to consider ourselves good sleepers. However, the older we get, the harder it can
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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 for your aging parent, you have a lot on your plate. It’s hard to even think about
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Getting a good night’s sleep is important for us all. Without an adequate amount of sleep each night, we feel fatigued, sluggish and downright depressed. There are health implications to having restless nights as well. And, unfortunately, things only get worse as we get older. Medical conditions that are prevalent among older adults certainly don’t
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We all need a good night’s sleep – each and every night! But that’s not always possible, is it? Between work, the kids and a variety of other things that may be on your mind, it can be difficult to either get an adequate amount of sleep at night or get a restful sleep when
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There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep to get you rested, rejuvenated and re-energized for the following day. It sounds like a no-brainer to say, doesn’t it? However, so many people seem to rely on morning coffees or even energy drinks to give them the boosts they need to start each day. Older adults
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