If you are a caregiver of an elderly person, you undoubtedly have one of the toughest jobs that could ever be bestowed upon you. Needless to say, you have someone’s life in your hands on a daily basis and, as a result, must always practice the all-important rule of thumb that is “safety first”. Your […]
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It’s important for all of us to take precautions when entering a bathroom. Yes, we all use the bathroom daily and pretty much take for granted that we’re safe when we’re in there. For most seniors, however, safety is not something that can be taken for granted. It’s practically mandatory for them to find ways
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Getting a good night’s sleep is important for us all. Without an adequate amount of sleep each night, we feel fatigued, sluggish and downright depressed. There are health implications to having restless nights as well. And, unfortunately, things only get worse as we get older. Medical conditions that are prevalent among older adults certainly don’t
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In last week’s blog, we took on the unfortunate task of reminding you that summer is almost over. Nevertheless, we offered up a few suggestions regarding summertime activities that are safe for seniors. Well, the inevitable is coming. By this time next week, classes all across Canada will be filled. And although the fall season
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We all need a good night’s sleep – each and every night! But that’s not always possible, is it? Between work, the kids and a variety of other things that may be on your mind, it can be difficult to either get an adequate amount of sleep at night or get a restful sleep when
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In last week’s blog, we offered up some ideas of how to help elderly people restore their independence. Among our suggestions was to help them with modern technology. Giving your elderly loved one the knowledge of how to send a text, take a photo, deliver an email and surf the internet for fun is a
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We know. We’re barely into spring. But let’s be honest. Most Canadians are already preparing for summer. You can’t blame those of us who long for the warm and sunny days of summer throughout our usually-too-long winters. We can’t imagine we’re alone in saying that we’ve had enough of the cold. Then again, we do
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Happy Halloween everyone! Today is a very special day for youngsters all over Canada. And tonight’s annual celebration of ghouls and goblins will culminate in the ever-popular act of trick-or-treating. For the most part, we see Halloween as an enjoyable occasion for kids who get to don spooky costumes and visit their neighbours for free
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Sometimes, we get so caught up in making sure that our elderly parents and grandparents are having their physical needs met that we forget their emotional well-being. Yes, an elderly person with mobility issues may need some assistance getting out of bed, walking up steps and/or bathing. However, their mental states need some attention too.
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Is “cooped up in the house” an adequate way to describe the average day of the elderly loved one in your home? If so, you’re not alone. With spring having just started, the majority of seniors in Canada have been spending quite a lot of time indoors over the past several months. However, it’s important
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