Beating the Summer Heat and Avoiding Heat Stroke
Summer hot weather in Ontario starts earlier each year. It stretches into late September and even early October in recent years, and seniors need to stay protected against the hazards of the harsh sun. Aside from the hot weather extending into what used to be the fall, the sun has become a lot more unforgiving […]
Top 7 Foods to Eat for Faster Recovery After Surgery
Surgery becomes more common as we age, whether from a fall, a car accident, or a health condition. The most common procedures are: Whether surgery is planned or unexpected, it is a source of trauma to the body. You are at a higher risk after surgery of infection, falls, decreased mobility, weight fluctuation, and fatigue. […]
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 […]
Boost Your Brain Health and Fight Brain Aging
March is Brain Health Awareness month, and the third week is Brain Health Awareness Week. Millions of people are affected yearly by brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Strokes, and depression. Brain research is vital in finding solutions and possible cures. Normal aging and dementia are two different things. Normal aging is a natural gradual […]
