How often do you use the bathroom each day? It may seem like an intrusive question to ask, but it is an essential one nonetheless. We all need to use the bathroom regularly. DailyCaring.com estimates that we use the toilet an average of seven times per day. It’s an important topic to discuss because of […]
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As Connie Adair reports for Barkin Group, “there were more than 50,000 emergency visits for injuries from falls on stairs in Ontario in 2015, according to Ontario Injury Compass, which analyses and discusses injury issues in the province.” If you live with an older adult or individual who has issues with strength, balance and/or mobility,
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June is here! For most Canadians, this is a very joyous time of year. This month marks the beginning of summer. Although summertime doesn’t officially get underway until the 21st, many people have already made plans to enjoy the hot and sunny season. For families that include seniors, it’s vital to ensure that those plans
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For many older adults, personal hygiene upkeep is a tough sell. In some cases, seniors don’t feel the need to keep up with cleanliness because of depression and loneliness. In other cases, they may simply forget to go through their daily personal hygiene routines. The onset of dementia is often a factor in such instances.
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The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team is well aware that we have approximately six weeks to go until the summer officially arrives. However, you can’t blame us for getting a little bit excited. For many Canadians, the summertime is the best season of the year. Warm and sunny days make for many fun occasions. This is
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All too often, we tend to point out the differences between the various nations around the world. In actuality, we have more in common than we think. Of course, we’re all human beings. As a result, we all have the same basic needs. For example, a fact for everyone is that, as we age, our
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We don’t necessarily like being so blunt, but sometimes the truth is best served straight up. The older we get, the more difficulty we have with mobility. Now, we’re aware that this isn’t groundbreaking news. However, it must be offered up as a reminder that older adults quite often contend with mobility issues. As a
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Understandably, people often confuse dementia with Alzheimer’s disease. As a result, they tend to use the two terms interchangeably. Dementia is actually a general term used to describe conditions that involve memory loss as well as diminished abilities to problem-solve, speak and think. Alzheimer’s is well known as the most common cause of dementia. Are
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Are you taking advantage of the warm and sunny weather yet? With spring well underway, many Canadians are already enjoying the great outdoors. The return to outdoor jogging, for example, is a happening that many are currently relishing. Although we shouldn’t have to wait for nice weather to exercise, it certainly helps! No matter your
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Most of us take bathroom use for granted. After all, it’s a room of the home we use every day. As a result, we assume it’s safe to use and usually don’t even think twice about it. For seniors and individuals with mobility issues, however, the bathroom can be a bit of a dangerous place.
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