This forthcoming Sunday, March 9 will mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Here’s a friendly reminder to turn your clocks ahead at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning (Saturday night). For most of us, the whole “spring forward” routine may seem like a minor inconvenience. However, for older adults, the shift can have a more […]
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Allow us to get you “hip” to an important concern shared by older adults. Hip injuries are commonplace. Naturally, the aging process causes us to lose bone density. We also endure changes in our balance and strength. As a result, an older person’s hips are susceptible to being hurt a lot more often than when
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The simple act of standing upright is one that most of us take for granted. However, it’s widely known that, as we age, we can’t take perfect balance for granted. One of the top concerns that older adults have is falling down and hurting themselves. After all, as Age Safe Canada puts it, falls have
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The bathroom is notorious for its wet and slippery surfaces. Of course, we can all do our parts to keep our bathrooms as slip-free as possible. For example, keep the floors dry and remove tripping hazards. Rugs and mats that bunch up should be kept out of the bathroom. Unless they are affixed to the
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