Senior Safety

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 143,000 live in nursing homes where more than 90 percent of…

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 we think of Halloween, we generally think of children getting dressed up in costumes and going trick or treating. But that certainly…

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, the inevitable is coming. It’s only going to get cooler as the weeks pass by. Many…

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. As its namesake implies, the holiday also involves giving thanks. And while the coronavirus…

When choosing between a scooter and a power wheelchair it is important to understand the differences between each category and within each category to determine the best fit for your needs.

A scooter is a mobility aid featuring 3 or 4…

We all know the importance of personal hygiene. Or do we? If we’re being honest, there are days when we just don’t pay as much attention to our cleanliness as others. A weekend after a long and hard work week may have us staying at home in our…

This isn’t something that most Canadians want to hear. However, it’s a truth we cannot avoid. For all intents and purposes, the summer season is over! Officially, autumn will get underway on Tuesday, September 22nd. However, with the weather…

Caregivers of dementia patients are very special people. They know, all too well, how much effort is required to give a sufferer of the ailment the care he/she needs. To be clear, dementia isn’t one disease. The term is actually used to describe a…

For most of us, walking up and down the stairs is easy. It’s a simple task we manage each and every day without even thinking about it. As we get older, however, we don’t necessarily have that luxury.

Ascending up or descending down the stairs…

Does your aging parent find it difficult to use the bathroom independently? If you live with an elderly loved one, one of your top concerns is likely his/her safety. This is especially true when he/she is alone in the bathroom. Does your mom or dad…

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…

Too often, older adults get stereotyped as being incapable and not altogether “there”. Sure, senior citizens often combat limitations on both their physical and mental states. However, they have lived lives longer than the rest of us….

You’d be hard pressed to speak to any medical professional who doesn’t champion healthy eating as a way to live a fruitful life. Pun intended. Choosing healthy food options is an important way to maintain optimum health for people of all ages….

If you’re like most Canadians, you’re spending more time at home these days. The coronavirus pandemic rages on and, unfortunately, that means continuing to practice social distancing by avoiding large crowds. If you live with a senior citizen, this…

The summer is most definitely here! In the City of Toronto, the temperatures have been hovering around the 30 degrees Celcius mark, as of late. As a result, many Torontonians have been complaining about the heat. Others just love it. In fact, some…