We should all be aware of the fact that what we put in our bodies has a massive impact on our overall health. This is why, since we were little, we were encouraged to eat our fruits and veggies and warned against candy and soft drinks. As we age, we need all the help we […]
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No matter your age, the importance of your oral health cannot be understated. We all learn, from early ages, to brush our teeth regularly and with proper care. It’s not just about keeping your teeth clean. Oral health is an essential aspect of overall well-being. In our senior years, strict attention to oral hygiene is
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It’s no secret that, as we get older, our bodies go through several changes. Many of them significantly impact our sleeping patterns. While it is certainly natural for seniors to experience changes in their sleep quality and duration, consistent poor sleep can affect their physical and mental health. Why is getting a good night’s sleep
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The older we get, the harder it is to get a good night’s sleep. This can lead to feelings of fatigue and decreased energy during the day, making it hard to enjoy life to the fullest. However, with a few simple changes to your routine, you can enjoy better sleeps and wake up feeling refreshed
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Too often, caregivers get wrapped up in the importance of catering to the physical needs of their elderly loved ones. It makes perfect sense. After all, older adults generally contend with aches, pains and mobility issues. It’s a fact of life we’ve all come to accept. What sometimes gets lost in that realization, however, is
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The most ideal living situation for an elderly person is one where he/she is aging in place. The concept, as we discussed in last week’s blog, refers to living out your days in the comforts of your own home. Being surrounded by family members, as opposed to long-term care facility employees, is what most people
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Eating fruits and veggies, drinking plenty of water and avoiding fatty, sugary foods – it is advice we’ve all heard over and over again. It’s important advice to take. It should go without saying that eating a nutritious diet is a key factor in long-term health. It’s especially important for seniors to be mindful of
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Over the course of the next couple of months, we’ll be having predominantly warm and sunny weather. But it won’t be fun for everyone. Seniors are prone to heat stroke and other ailments when it’s hot outside. The heat, by the way, isn’t the only thing that older adults need to worry about. So what
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Are you taking advantage of the warm and sunny weather yet? With spring well underway, many Canadians are already enjoying the great outdoors. The return to outdoor jogging, for example, is a happening that many are currently relishing. Although we shouldn’t have to wait for nice weather to exercise, it certainly helps! No matter your
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As we get older, we tend to allow the physical changes to our bodies to impact how we operate. Naturally, diminished strength and balance will prevent us from engaging in high-energy activities. Then again, for some older adults, seemingly simple everyday chores can also present challenges. Bathing is among them. It’s important, however, for us
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