For most people across Canada, summer is the most enjoyable time of the year. Many Canadians long for the months when it is warm and sunny, knowing that they have far too many cold ones to endure throughout the year. Seniors, however, aren’t always as fond of hot weather as the rest of us. It […]
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Do you live with an elderly loved one? Does your aging parent live with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, you’ve likely already made some significant changes to your home in order to improve its safety. Some of those changes may have been as simple as removing throw rugs from any
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A mobility scooter is a cost-effective alternative to an electric wheelchair. Its primary function is to help people who require assistance traveling longer distances. Scooters can have three or four wheels, a place for the driver to rest his/her feet and a steering column to control the turning and direction of the scooter. Would a
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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 to significantly reduce the risk of injuries. Preventing slips and falls is a top priority of caregivers of seniors. It is important, however, to be mindful that physical safety isn’t
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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 hospitalizations among seniors due to falls increased by nine percent or about 8,900 people. It was the largest increase among hospitalizations for seniors. In 2018, seniors accounted for more than
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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 many months. But it’s not exactly the warm and sunny spring we’ve come to expect in May. Of course, this won’t last forever. Sure enough, higher temperatures are on the
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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 bathing can put quite a strain on one’s emotional state. In most cases, people find it so much more fulfilling to be able to do these things on their own.
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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, the insistence upon social distancing has only exacerbated their stress and depression. As we enter into year two of the crisis, it’s important that we boost our focus on finding
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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 difficult. It’s wise to not put any undue pressure on your back or any other parts of your body. If you could use a little assistance getting up from a
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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 use for granted. It’s simply a part of our daily routines and not much thinking goes into it. However, for both senior citizens and individuals with mobility issues, using the
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