Senior Safety

The calendar may have changed but sadly, the pandemic rages on, continuing to put Canadians at risk. As we’ve noted for many months, senior citizens are naturally the most susceptible to succumbing to the ill effects of the coronavirus. So, it goes…

Here we are in a brand new year. Hopefully, you have renewed optimism about the future. We’re sure you join the LifeCare Mobility Solutions team in looking forward to a year that sees the end of the pandemic end. On behalf of our entire team, we…

We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! We also hope that the next part of your holiday season is even more joyous. The calendar is about to flip over. And we’re sure that you join the LifeCare Mobility Solutions team in hoping that 2021 is a…

With Christmas less than a week away, many of us are considering the ways in which we plan on celebrating the holidays. Those ways, of course, are bound to be pretty different this year. The coronavirus pandemic is making it so that traditional…

For most people, the forthcoming holiday season is bound to be a joyous one. Even with COVID-19 impacting the ways in which we get together, it’s hard to deny that the holidays are a time for celebrating with loved ones. Of course, not everyone has…

The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team would like to offer its utmost respect to every single member of the Canadian Armed Forces, both past and present. As it is Remembrance Day, we especially pay tribute to those who have fallen in the line of duty to…

As we age, we commonly experience tougher battles with balance. Losing some strength and mobility is natural as we get older. That’s not news to you, we’re sure. However, what may be interesting to know is that far too many Canadians are unprepared…

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…