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 […]
Advantages of Meals on Wheels for Seniors
Many Meals on Wheels is an excellent service that can be beneficial for a wide range of people. It is a great option for people that have no time or interest in cooking, or for older adults that can benefit from the convenience and nutritional value of prepared meals. This program was first started by […]
Supporting Seniors in Dating
Many of us long for a companion with whom we can share our time and the important things in our lives. In older age, that desire for companionship doesn’t go away. Seniors are now living longer than ever before and continuing to live fun, active, and full lives well into older age. Older adults who […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Some degree of vision loss is typical with older age, and it can range in severity and effects. Macular degeneration is one form of vision loss that can have a significant impact on daily living and independence. Understanding macular degeneration and the effects it has on vision can help seniors and their caregivers watch out […]
Shingles Prevention and Management
Shingles is generally and age-related disease that affects the nerves. It is more prevalent in adults over the age of 50 and the risk of getting shingles continues to increase with age. As is the case with any illness, it can be challenging and stressful to care for a loved one who is dealing with […]
Being Prepared for a Power Outage in Kitchener-Waterloo & Cambridge
Power outages can be stressful under the best of circumstances, but when caring for an elderly loved-one it is especially important to know that things are well prepared, and care needs can be met in case of an emergency. Preparation and Planning In the event of a long-term power outage, during which adjustments need to […]
