Canada Day comes this Saturday! It will begin an amazing long weekend when Canadians will be celebrating the nation’s birthday and officially welcoming the summer season. Canada Day is also a great time for our beloved seniors to shine and celebrate! For older adults, safety will always be a top priority. However, that doesn’t mean […]
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Don’t look now, but the summer season will officially be here in one week’s time! For most of us, the hottest season of the year is when we spend a lot of time enjoying the great outdoors. However, it’s important for seniors to stay cautious and informed about potential hazards that come with the warmer
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Having pain in your legs can really be a pain in the butt, can’t it? This is especially true for older adults whose bodies have undergone many changes with age. Seniors often experience a range of leg ailments that can impact their mobility and overall quality of life. What are the common causes of the
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You are what you eat. It’s an age-old idiom that become somewhat of a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true. Good nutrition always has and always will play a vital role in preserving our physical abilities. This is especially important information for seniors who wish to stave off mobility issues that hinder
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“My back hurts” is one of the most common phrases uttered by older adults. It’s no secret that, with age, back pain becomes more common. It’s as if seniors are fighting a war against super villains that continuously target the back area. As a result, it’s important for the elderly to arm themselves with knowledge
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It should come as no surprise to you that bathrooms can be especially hazardous for seniors. Bathrooms are notorious for having hard surfaces that are slick, slippery and often wet. As a result, seniors who have mobility issues are at risk of getting injured when in the bathroom. So, naturally, it’s vital to make your
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It’s no secret that, as we get older, our bodies go through several changes. Many of them significantly impact our sleeping patterns. While it is certainly natural for seniors to experience changes in their sleep quality and duration, consistent poor sleep can affect their physical and mental health. Why is getting a good night’s sleep
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Getting old is a blessing. If we’re being honest, most of us would love nothing more than to live long and fruitful lives. However, it’s just as honest to acknowledge that getting old definitely comes with hardships. As we age, our mobility tends to decrease. Simple tasks like getting in and out of our homes
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The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. In fact, 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year. In particular, stairs can be a significant safety hazard for seniors in the home. Falls on the stairs can lead to serious injuries, including broken
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In August of 2020, London, Ontario’s Western University conducted a survey to gauge the attitudes and opinions of 2,110 Canadians and 2,124 Americans. The respondents were aged 18 to 65+ years old. The objective of the study was to assess how North Americans perceived older people during the pandemic and what factors explained these perceptions.
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