Getting a good night’s sleep should not be underestimated. As HelpGuide.org explains, “insufficient sleep can also lead to serious health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight problems, and breast cancer in women.” The site points out that, as we age, it gets harder for us to sleep peacefully throughout the night. […]
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. There are at least 44 million people living with dementia across the world. This is an amount greater than Canada’s population. As you’re undoubtedly aware, “dementia” is often used interchangeably with “memory loss”. The greatest known risk factor for
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The big day is almost here! On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas! Here’s hoping that no matter how you choose to celebrate (or even if you don’t celebrate), this weekend is one filled with joy and laughter. We especially hope that you
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Sleeping is important for us all. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, a good night’s sleep is a key ingredient to optimum overall health. Unfortunately, not all of us are getting the adequate amounts of sleep that we want. Ideally, anywhere between seven and nine hours a night is what we need. However, numerous
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Does your elderly loved one sleep comfortably throughout the night? If not, it might be time for him/her to get a new bed. But we’re not just talking about any bed. A home hospital bed increases sleeping comfort by adjusting bed positioning with proper therapeutic mattress surfaces. Home hospital beds are perfect for individuals who
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We all need to sleep well at night. But long, restful sleeps are often hard to come by. This is especially true for older adults. In addition to general aches and pains that come with age, a need to get up and go to the washroom is often a reason why one can’t sleep through
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How do your elderly parents sleep at night? It’s no secret that seniors often have harder times falling asleep than their younger counterparts. This is especially true for those who experience mobility issues and/or are having to constantly use the washroom. What can be done to provide your folks with much more comfortable sleeps each
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Senior citizens deserve all of the love, care and support we can give them. After all, they are our parents and grandparents. They brought us into this world. We were nurtured and raised by them. And, as adults with older parents, it’s our jobs to ensure we care for those who showed us what caring
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The past few months haven’t been easy for anyone. But for the members of our older population, isolation can be particularly scary. Of course, it’s not just the having to stay at home that’s a problem. The idea that the current pandemic is roughest on the elderly is a worrisome thought. As a result, it’s
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The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to maintain that the public health risk associated with COVID-19 is low for the general Canadian population. However, they admit that this could change. There is also an increased risk for Canadians who are aged 65 and over, have compromised immune systems or have underlying medical conditions. If
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