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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With the spring season now in full swing, we’re all enjoying a burst of fresh air and a sense of renewal. This is especially true for older adults. After being cooped up indoors during the winter months, senior citizens can finally step out and enjoy the warmer weather. However, it is important for them to
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As we age, our homes can become more hazardous than we realize. Everyday objects that we once took for granted can become dangerous obstacles, causing falls, burns and other injuries. For seniors, these risks can be particularly dangerous, as they are often more prone to accidents and may have underlying health conditions that make recovery
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If you live with an elderly person or disabled individual, having a stair lift in your home can make a significant difference in his/her quality of life. Stair lifts are designed to provide safe and easy access to all levels of a home. They allow those with mobility issues to move around independently and with
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On behalf of the entire team, here at LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we would like to wish you all very Happy Holidays! Technically, the holiday season has officially gotten underway. Hanukkah kicked off this past Sunday and goes until the 25th. Christmas will be here this forthcoming Sunday. Kwanzaa begins the next day and goes until
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The holidays are almost here! With just over a month to go until Christmas Day, most of us are in the middle of holiday shopping excursions. Hanukkah also begins the week before Christmas, ending on Boxing Day. That’s when Kwanzaa gets underway until the start of the new year. That’s a lot to celebrate! What
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“In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older,” reports the Government of Canada, “Injuries from falls reduce older adults’ quality of life, increase caregiver demands, and precipitate admissions into long-term care. The cost of treating fall-related injuries is high.” Do you live with an
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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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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 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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