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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With the summertime now in full swing, you might have noticed your need to shower has increased. Especially on those hot and muggy days, you’re not likely going to want to hit the sheets before freshening up. So, if you’re a caregiver of an elderly loved one, the current situation begs a question. Does your
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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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Most of us taking showering for granted. It’s easy for us to soap ourselves up and rinse ourselves off. For the most part, taking a shower is a daily occurrence. We practically take the simple act for granted. For older adults, however, the act of showering isn’t always a simple one. In fact, the risk
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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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We are still several weeks away from the official start of the summer season. But, for many Canadians, June 20th can’t come soon enough! Not only have we had to endure seemingly endless months of chilly temperatures, but the pandemic has also dampened our ability to have fun. With the summer coming, there is confidence
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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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Is your bathroom in need a total overhaul? In some cases, an outdated decor needs a revamp in order to create a more attractive space. However, in many other cases, there are much more important reasons to remodel a bathroom. For those of us who live with elderly loved ones or individuals with disabilities, a
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If we’re being honest, most of us take the act of taking a shower for granted. It’s an act – generally a daily one – that requires little to no thought or effort. However, for seniors and individuals with disabilities, taking a shower can be a dangerous undertaking. In fact, you don’t have to have
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