This past Sunday, we all turned the clock backs one hour. The annual “fall back” tradition is officially known as the end of daylight saving time (DST). For many, the extra hour we gain seems like a bonus. However, for many seniors, the time change can disrupt their sleep patterns. Because many older adults have […]
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With the spring season finally here, we are about to enjoy longer days with more warmth and sunshine. For many Canadians, this is a wonderful time of year. With winter finally behind us, we can make more plans to head outdoors and enjoy the weather with family and friends. For many Canadian seniors, however, the
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Written all the way back in 1823 by Clement Clarke Moore, A Visit from St. Nicholas is considered a classic poem about Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve journey. More commonly known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas after its opening line, the verse also makes mention of taking “a long winter’s nap”. For many people, however,
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Many of us experience aches and pains after physical activity. It’s understandable, we suppose. However, waking up sore after a night of sleep seems to be unfair. As we age, stiffness and achiness are often felt after getting out of bed. The culprit, however, isn’t always the simple act of getting older. An aging mattress
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“My back hurts” is one of the most common phrases uttered by older adults. It’s no secret that, with age, back pain becomes more common. It’s as if seniors are fighting a war against super villains that continuously target the back area. As a result, it’s important for the elderly to arm themselves with knowledge
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Sleep is an essential component of our overall health and well-being. However, as we age, many of us experience difficulties sleeping through the night. This is especially true for senior citizens, who often struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep and feeling rested in the morning. The National Library of Medicine reports that as many as
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Do you have trouble sleeping? If you’re not getting between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, then you’re likely finding yourself fatigued each day. For many Canadians, those recommended hours of sleep can be hard to get. This is especially true for seniors. As we age, we develop strength and balance issues that
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Getting a good night’s sleep should not be underestimated. As HelpGuide.org explains, “insufficient sleep can also lead to serious health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight problems, and breast cancer in women.” The site points out that, as we age, it gets harder for us to sleep peacefully throughout the night.
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Sleeping is important for us all. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, a good night’s sleep is a key ingredient to optimum overall health. Unfortunately, not all of us are getting the adequate amounts of sleep that we want. Ideally, anywhere between seven and nine hours a night is what we need. However, numerous
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We all need to sleep well at night. But long, restful sleeps are often hard to come by. This is especially true for older adults. In addition to general aches and pains that come with age, a need to get up and go to the washroom is often a reason why one can’t sleep through
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