Christmas Day will be here in just a week and a half! You’re likely gearing up for the big day by making plans with your family members and close friends. Do you have any elderly individuals among those loved ones? Does anyone you love live with a mobility issue? If so, the LifeCare Mobility Solutions […]
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Most of us use staircases every single day. The seemingly simple act of walking up and down a flight of stairs, however, is not so simple to many. For both seniors and individuals with mobility issues, a stair climb can be a scary situation. The Canadian government reports that “seniors are more at risk for
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Offering care to an elderly loved one is a year-round gift. Your love for your aging parent is one that keeps you constantly concerned about their well-being. That doesn’t mean, of course, that providing care to older adults is easy. In fact, the opposite is true. For many Canadians, caregiving is a round-the-clock chore. It
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Welcome to Fall Prevention Month! It isn’t necessary for November to roll around in order for us to pay strict attention to preventing falls. However, this month serves as a good reminder for us to brush up on some much-needed safety protocol. As the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation informs us, “falls are a leading cause of
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As we get older, we tend to allow the physical changes to our bodies to impact how we operate. Naturally, diminished strength and balance will prevent us from engaging in high-energy activities. Then again, for some older adults, seemingly simple everyday chores can also present challenges. Bathing is among them. It’s important, however, for us
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Do you live with an individual who has mobility issues? Does your aging parent reside in your home? If so, you’re likely no stranger to making modifications to your living space. Naturally, it’s important to create a safe environment for all of your loved ones to live within. But that’s not always so easy. Is
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In a little more than two weeks, Halloween will be here! The yearly event that is comprised of costume wearing, spooky decorations, pumpkin carving and trick or treating is enjoyed by people of all ages. Yes, that includes senior citizens. You may not necessarily think that older adults are interested in partaking in Halloween activities.
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With the fall season officially in full swing, chillier temperatures are now upon us. Most of us can take for granted that a jacket and a toque might take care of the whole “keeping warm” thing. Older adults, however, face tougher times keeping the cold at bay. Seniors are particularly susceptible to hypothermia. It’s a
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If you live in a house, you undoubtedly use the stairs on a daily basis. Staircases, as we all know, enable us to visit different levels of the home. However, for individuals with mobility issues, staircases present major challenges. The dangers of stairs should not be taken lightly. This is especially true for the elderly.
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You can never be too safe in the bathroom. Although it’s a room in the home that we use repeatedly, it should never be taken for granted. Obviously, a bathroom has slippery surfaces that make it easier to slip and fall. It is especially important to make your bathroom slip-free if it is regularly used
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