The most ideal living situation for an elderly person is one where he/she is aging in place. The concept, as we discussed in last week’s blog, refers to living out your days in the comforts of your own home. Being surrounded by family members, as opposed to long-term care facility employees, is what most people […]
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Aging in place refers to living out your years in the comforts of your own home. However, it means so much more than that. Sure, we’d all love it if we could spend our senior years regularly surrounded by loved ones. But ideally, aging in place means that you have the safety, security and peace
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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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It will likely come as no surprise to you that falls are the number one reason for injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for older adults in Canada. We are all well aware that, with age, our strength and balance diminishes. As a result, navigating staircases is clearly made a lot more difficult in
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Do you live with an older adult? If so, you’re likely on high alert most of the time. Naturally, you’re inclined to do whatever it takes to keep your aging parent happy and healthy. He/she is likely to have a mobility issue or two, based on nothing more than the fact that he/she is elderly.
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We all know that maintaining a healthy diet and getting in some daily exercise is good for our health. But, as we age, sticking to such regular routines can be pretty difficult. With growing aches and pains along with limited mobility, exercising can especially be tough for older adults. That doesn’t mean it should be
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Eating fruits and veggies, drinking plenty of water and avoiding fatty, sugary foods – it is advice we’ve all heard over and over again. It’s important advice to take. It should go without saying that eating a nutritious diet is a key factor in long-term health. It’s especially important for seniors to be mindful of
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If you live with an older adult who has mobility issues, you likely find yourself in a caregiver position quite often. Naturally, you want your loved one to be safe. Knowing that he/she may not be completely steady on his/her feet is worrisome. What to do? The last thing you want is for your aging
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It’s not that they don’t want to bathe. But, from time to time, older adults tend to forget about bath time. There are many reasons for this. As you might imagine, the onset of dementia is one of them. Memory loss certainly plays a role in a senior forgetting to take a shower every day.
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Do you live with an older adult or individual with mobility issues? If so, you’re surely concerned about his/her safety. This, of course, is natural as a person who has trouble moving around without difficulty is susceptible to injury-inducing slips and falls. Have you ever considered installing a stair lift in your home? Doing so
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