Transitioning Home After a Hospital Stay
Returning home after a stay in the hospital can present various challenges for seniors. Ideally, the goal is to make it back home without experiencing any setbacks that may result in a return trip to the infirmary. The best approach to help avoid complications is to make the transition smooth with good preparation and planning. […]
Reducing Risks of Falling for Seniors
While you may not be able to always stop a senior from falling, you can take some steps to help reduce the risk. Not only are seniors more prone to falling, but they are also more susceptible to fall-related injuries such as a broken hip or head trauma. Should your loved one need care after […]
Why is Pneumonia More Dangerous for Seniors
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a type of lung infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs of one or both lungs. This inflammation results in the air sacs filling up with pus or fluid. This build up of fluid can make breathing more difficult as the lungs struggle to function effectively. When the lungs […]
Why is Communication in Health Care so Important?
Effective and open communication is extremely important for patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals. Good communication is necessary for any group or collaborative situation, but it is critical when it comes to health and wellbeing.Lack of communication can lead to all sorts of problems or complications, such as: Unattended symptoms Incorrect diagnoses Conflicting or […]
Vaccinations for Seniors to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season presents a higher risk for both seniors and caregivers as they are more susceptible to contracting a flu virus during this period of increased infection outbreak. Older adults are vulnerable to the flu due to declining immune function. As we get older, the body is just not able to fight off […]
Understanding Stroke Recovery
The months after a loved one experiences a stroke are often challenging. It’s a transition that requires a whole new outlook on care, routine and priorities. Additionally, seeing an elderly loved one undergo physical and emotional change is painful for the whole family. The shock of a single stroke is difficult enough to deal with, […]
Should I Move to Another City to Care for my Aging Loved One
Providing distance care for an aging loved one can be challenging. Even just living an hour away can make it tough to offer the level of support you would like to. For family members that live in another province or several hours away, it can be extremely difficult to decide what to do. You want […]
