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 residents are over the age of 65. As well, there are twice as many women as there are men […]
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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 doesn’t mean their older counterparts can’t get in
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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 people are already preparing for the winter. You never know when those digits will
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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 pandemic may make it hard for some families to gather in the large sizes they’re used
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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 wheels and uses a tiller and handlebars to steer and drive the device.
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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 pyjamas without so much as washing our
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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 already chilling out and school beginning this week, there’s no denying it. Fall is pretty much
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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 collective of symptoms of cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is a form
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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 can become quite a chore for older adults. Especially for
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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 battle with a mobility issue? Does he/she have some trouble
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