Naturally, most of us who live with elderly loved ones concern ourselves with their physical safety. We utilize mobility solutions and home modifications in efforts
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, four out of five injury hospitalizations involving seniors are due to falls. Between 2017 and 2019, injury
Here, in the City of Toronto, we’ve been experiencing unseasonably chilly temperatures lately. Sure, the snow is gone and it isn’t bound to return for
Losing independence is a tough pill to swallow. No matter your age, the need to receive assistance with such acts as walking, getting dressed and
Make no mistake about it – the pandemic has been especially hard on seniors. For so many who had already felt isolated, prior to COVID-19,
Do you or a family member have trouble getting up from a seated position? Sometimes, the tasks that seem the easiest can be the most
We all use the bathroom every day. There’s no need to be shy about it. It’s a fact of life. Most of us take bathroom
Here in Ontario, we are under a stay-at-home order that many of us were following long before it was implemented. If you live with elderly
Not everyone with mobility issues lives with a caregiver. In fact, many Canadians who have physical limitations live on their own. Quite capable of caring
The calendar may have changed but sadly, the pandemic rages on, continuing to put Canadians at risk. As we’ve noted for many months, senior citizens
