Elderly Incontinence: Tips for Care and Treatment Options
For over 3.3 million Canadians who experience incontinence (bladder leakage) putting off a trip to the bathroom is not an option. Urinary incontinence isn’t something your loved one should live with. Due to embarrassment, many people do not seek help and therefore are unaware of the many treatment options that are available. Is urinary incontinence […]
Elder Orphans – Planning Ahead
It is more common for people to be single and child-free than ever before. Elder orphans – a term indicating baby boomers who are single and do not have children (or are out of contact with them) – are a growing demographic. Without planning ahead, this demographic can end up being vulnerable to being taken […]
Home Care Assistance for the Sandwich Generation – Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge
The sandwich generation refers to people that are wedged between childcare and elder care responsibilities. Typically, the sandwich generation includes people that have aging parents who require some type of regular assistance, as well as children that also need some degree of financial or supervisory care. Either way, it can be a very financially and […]
What are the Symptoms and Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?
You may have seen a heart attack occurring in the movies, with the victim violently clutching at their chest followed by a dramatic fall to the ground. However, the symptoms of a heart attack are often much more subtle, and it is not always immediately apparent what is happening. There are certain signs to watch […]
Senior Tips to Prepare for a Trip to the Hospital
The anticipation of a trip to the hospital is enough to put anyone’s nerves on edge. Making a list and planning ahead for what you need to bring to the hospital can help remove some of the stress and worry. For seniors with chronic health issues, it is a good idea to have this list […]
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 […]
Aging Without Children – Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge
In today’s society many people have a great fear of aging for a variety of reasons. Two of the greatest concerns tend to be about health and maintaining independence. This can be an even bigger worry for seniors that do not have any children to rely on when needed. There tends be enough anxiety surrounding […]
Which Vaccinations are Important for Seniors?
There is considerable debate around just how effective vaccinations are for preventing illness. There are several vaccinations that are critical to seniors’ health and well being and should not be neglected. It is estimated that around 50,000 adults across Canada die every year from illnesses and diseases that could have been prevented with vaccination. Vaccinations […]
