Seniors and Sexual Health
Sexuality and sexual health are significant features of our lives, but the taboo that surrounds the topics of sex and sexuality is intensified to an even greater extent when it comes to seniors. In this day and age, there is greater openness and willingness to have important conversations regarding sexuality, sexual expression, and sexual health […]
Senior Health Benefits of Following a Daily Routine
Humans are creatures of habit, and we all tend to follow regular routines that help get us through the demands and challenges of everyday life. The tasks we choose on a daily basis have a significant impact on our health and well-being. Of course, there are many tasks that are not really optional, like work, […]
Keeping Seniors Safe From Scams
Technological advancements are continually on the rise, providing easier access to information as well as a variety of new platforms for convenient communication. However, this also introduces new complications and potential threats if not used with caution and discretion. Opportunities for Connection These new ways to connect with one another can help us maintain important […]
Occupational Therapy for Seniors
Aging presents an array of changes and challenges that impact our capacity to take part in everyday tasks in the same way we did when we were younger. Seniors often find it difficult on both an emotional and a physical level to accept these changes and all that comes with them. Having to forego participation […]
Delegation of Controlled Acts in Senior Care
Under Ontario law, certain health care actions (controlled acts) may only be performed by qualified health professionals. Qualified Health professionals delegated to perform controlled acts include nurses, physical therapists, or doctors. In some circumstances, a PSW may perform some of these acts. Each medical professional is authorized to perform the acts of their profession, but […]
How Does Cold Weather Impact Joint Pain?
Cold and harsh weather can affect numerous aspects of our lives including daily routines and the way we go about them. When the weather is cold, everything feels a little different than it does when the sun is blazing and the air is warm. People are quite often a little more hesitant to venture outdoors […]
Incorporating Technology for Seniors
It is a common belief that seniors are significantly less technologically literate than their younger counterparts. While this may be true in some cases, age is not necessarily a roadblock to technological proficiency or learning any new skill for the matter. However, if seniors themselves are convinced they are unable to learn how to use […]
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 […]
