On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you had a very Merry Christmas! Here’s hoping that, over the past several days, you had the opportunity to be surrounded by loved ones making new fond memories. As we creep closer to the start of 2024, our team would also like to wish […]
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If you live in a home with an elderly loved one, you’ve likely already encountered some scary moments. We’re not talking about the ones associated with Halloween, which comes this Tuesday. We’re talking about the slips and falls that tend to occur when older adults experience diminished strength and balance issues. It’s important to safeguard
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With October now well underway, the fall season is in full swing. As we all know, the autumn season introduces us to vibrant foliage, cool breezes and pumpkin-spiced everything! It is undoubtedly a favourite time of year for many. However, for seniors, some unique challenges are presented. Fallen leaves can create rough terrain. As a
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A new school year will begin in about a month! Students and teachers are gearing up for another stretch of classroom studies and activities. As a result, this isn’t a time of year when many people consider the needs of seniors. But that is a mistake. There are numerous concerns for older adults during back-to-school
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Canada Day comes this Saturday! It will begin an amazing long weekend when Canadians will be celebrating the nation’s birthday and officially welcoming the summer season. Canada Day is also a great time for our beloved seniors to shine and celebrate! For older adults, safety will always be a top priority. However, that doesn’t mean
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Having pain in your legs can really be a pain in the butt, can’t it? This is especially true for older adults whose bodies have undergone many changes with age. Seniors often experience a range of leg ailments that can impact their mobility and overall quality of life. What are the common causes of the
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In August of 2020, London, Ontario’s Western University conducted a survey to gauge the attitudes and opinions of 2,110 Canadians and 2,124 Americans. The respondents were aged 18 to 65+ years old. The objective of the study was to assess how North Americans perceived older people during the pandemic and what factors explained these perceptions.
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Caregivers are wonderful people. They put the needs of others before themselves. We loudly applaud those special individuals who offer professional caregiving. However, we would like to highlight those who offer assistance to their loved ones. Nothing but the love in their hearts encourages them to help their elderly family members with day-to-day living. Needless
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Understandably, people often confuse dementia with Alzheimer’s disease. As a result, they tend to use the two terms interchangeably. Dementia is actually a general term used to describe conditions that involve memory loss as well as diminished abilities to problem-solve, speak and think. Alzheimer’s is well known as the most common cause of dementia. Are
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Do you live with an elderly loved one? If so, you’re likely well aware of the wishes most seniors have to age in place. In last week’s blog, we highlighted how stair lifts meet the needs of Canadian seniors who wish to age in place. As practically vital as they are to the health and
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