With December now officially underway, it’s safe to say that the season of giving is officially upon us. While you’re out doing your holiday shopping, we’d like to suggest a special way you can give back to your planet. Have you ever considered purchasing recycled products? We know, of course, that not everything on your […]
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The good old wheelchair, it can be argued, is the most popular mobility solution known to man. Various versions of wheelchairs have been in existence for centuries. Today, they continue to be recognized as safe solutions for individuals who are impaired and unable to walk without assistance. However, wheelchairs can only be so safe. It
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Offering care to an elderly loved one is a year-round gift. Your love for your aging parent is one that keeps you constantly concerned about their well-being. That doesn’t mean, of course, that providing care to older adults is easy. In fact, the opposite is true. For many Canadians, caregiving is a round-the-clock chore. It
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Welcome to Fall Prevention Month! It isn’t necessary for November to roll around in order for us to pay strict attention to preventing falls. However, this month serves as a good reminder for us to brush up on some much-needed safety protocol. As the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation informs us, “falls are a leading cause of
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In a little more than two weeks, Halloween will be here! The yearly event that is comprised of costume wearing, spooky decorations, pumpkin carving and trick or treating is enjoyed by people of all ages. Yes, that includes senior citizens. You may not necessarily think that older adults are interested in partaking in Halloween activities.
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With the fall season officially in full swing, chillier temperatures are now upon us. Most of us can take for granted that a jacket and a toque might take care of the whole “keeping warm” thing. Older adults, however, face tougher times keeping the cold at bay. Seniors are particularly susceptible to hypothermia. It’s a
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A power lift chair looks like your average, everyday recliner. However, “average” and “everyday” a power lift chair is not! This awesome innovation, in fact, is a piece of medical equipment. Power lift chairs are uniquely designed to assist individuals with mobility issues to both sit down and stand up from seated positions with ease.
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Well, the secret is out. With it being the first of September today, there’s no denying that another summer season has come and gone. Yes, the official start of fall doesn’t take place until the 22nd of this month. But, for all intents and purposes, the summer we all know and love is over. By
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It’s possible you may have tripped and fallen in recent weeks. We’re willing to bet that the damage wasn’t necessarily substantial. At least, this is what we can assume if you’re relatively young in age and have no mobility issues. For seniors, however, falling is a very serious situation. The very prospect of taking a
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We all know the old adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. But, at LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we don’t subscribe to that way of thinking. We think it’s important to point out that you’re never too old to learn new things. After all, who wouldn’t want to enrich their lives with new experiences?
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