Happy Halloween everyone! Today is a very special day for youngsters all over Canada. And tonight’s annual celebration of ghouls and goblins will culminate in the ever-popular act of trick-or-treating. For the most part, we see Halloween as an enjoyable occasion for kids who get to don spooky costumes and visit their neighbours for free […]
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With Halloween just one week away, many Canadians are gearing up for the annual tradition of trick or treating. Complete with ghoulish costumes and creepy decorations, the Halloween celebration is one that is especially joyful for children. The annual tradition, however, isn’t the only time that treats should be doled out. And, of course, little
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Any of us can fall at any time. But, it’s clear that, as we age, our susceptibility to falling increases. In our younger years, we can often regain our balance after slipping or, at the very least, break our falls with our hands. Seniors, however, often battle with limited strength and mobility. For them, slips
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We’re now less than two weeks away from the official start of the fall season. The temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area may still hover around summer-like numbers for a little while longer – but there’s no stopping the chillier days from coming. We’ve already experienced a couple of them this week! So, it goes
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Keeping your elderly loved one active is a very important part of helping him/her to maintain good health. And let it not be lost on you that good health means bolstering both physical and emotional well-being. Consider the many ways in which you can support your elderly loved one’s need to be independent by coming
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Many of our elderly loved ones face uphill battles with their balance and mobility. It sounds like a pun. And, we suppose it is. But it’s an apt way to describe the difficulty associated with the supposedly simple acts of walking, climbing up and down stairs and even standing up from a seated position. Naturally,
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With August beginning today, many Canadians are already dreading the end of summer. Throughout our nation, the warmest and sunniest of seasons is generally considered to be too short. Even though families all across Canada will be preparing for the back-to-school season by the end of the month, we’re here to remind you that there’s
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Here, in the City of Toronto, where LifeCare Mobility Solutions is headquartered, we are enjoying bright and sunny summer weather with temperatures hitting north of the 30 degree Celcius mark. Some may describe it as wonderful, while others may consider the hot temperatures to be too much to bear. In fact, we are currently under
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Arthritis is the general term used to describe disorders that impact our joints. Pain, stiffness, redness, swelling and a decreased range of motion of our joints are common arthritis symptoms. Because we have joints in our hands, hips and knees, you can imagine just how difficult mobility can be for sufferers of arthritis. Most people
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Sometimes, we get so caught up in making sure that our elderly parents and grandparents are having their physical needs met that we forget their emotional well-being. Yes, an elderly person with mobility issues may need some assistance getting out of bed, walking up steps and/or bathing. However, their mental states need some attention too.
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