Assisting Seniors with Medication Management
New challenges and concerns are typically just over the horizon at any given time for older adults as the risk for injury and illness increases. As various health issues emerge, consultations with doctors and healthcare professionals often lead to recommendations for things like lifestyle changes, cutting out unhealthy behaviours and habits, and exercise programs. Prescription […]
Adjusting to Life With Dentures
Our teeth get a full workout on a daily basis over the course of our lifetimes, and for many seniors, there comes the point when dentures become necessary. Perpetual cavities and tender, swollen gums can present problems with eating and may lead to other health conditions. How can Dentures Help? Seniors with health concerns like […]
5 Myths About Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is diagnosed as a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra critically involved in the motor deficits observed in Parkinson’s disease. Generally, symptoms develop slowly over the years. The progression of symptoms varies from one person to another due to the variance […]
Ways to Stretch Senior’s Retirement Dollars
Many seniors in their late 60s or beyond may have to work to make ends meet, making every dollar count in retirement. Living on a fixed income can definitely be challenging, especially for seniors. Here we discuss ways to stretch those dollars and ease some of the worry and stress. Financial Support Available to You […]
The impact of music on Alzheimer’s Disease
The Importance of Music for People with Alzheimer’s Hearing just a few bars of a familiar song can be powerful enough to take our minds to other places by bringing about feelings of nostalgia, calling up memories of the past, and evoking multi-faceted and meaningful sets of emotions. Interacting with music, particularly music that is […]
How to Find Homecare for Seniors
Seniors with medical conditions can often stay in the comfort of their own homes longer when they have some support. Several community services are available to support seniors who require additional care in their homes. It may be providing hot or frozen, tasty and nutritious meals delivered by caring volunteers from Meals on Wheels to […]
Seniors and Anti-Inflammatory Diets
When it comes to a healthy diet, different things work for different people depending on health requirements and how the body reacts to various foods. Many older adults live with the steady pain and discomfort of chronic inflammation, which can be decreased or even avoided by maintaining a healthy anti-inflammatory diet. What is inflammation? Inflammation […]
Aging Parents Remarrying
It is not uncommon for seniors to remarry after losing a spouse. In fact, over 50% of adults 55+ that lose a husband or wife will end up getting married again. How can remarriage impact the family unit? A remarriage can have all kinds of unexpected implications for the existing family, and newly combined families […]
Valuable Benefits of Home Care Services Waterloo Wellington, Cambridge
When the subject of home care is raised, people generally think of services for seniors to assist with health and daily living. While older adults certainly make up a substantial portion of the beneficiaries of home care, there are many other situations where home care can be extremely useful. Who can benefit from home care […]
Challenges of Moving from House to Retirement Home
Moving is a stressful task for anyone, regardless of age. For people over 65 that may be struggling with mobility and health issues, the move can be overwhelming and even frightening. Your senior loved one will need all your support to make the move as painless as possible, with the least amount of strain on […]
