Broken Hearts: Understanding and Treating Heart Failure
Understanding Heart Failure Heart failure is an increasing concern across all age groups, affecting 6–10% of individuals over 65 and up to 20% of those over 75. Early signs of heart failure are similar among older adults and other age groups. Advances in treatments for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes have contributed to longer […]
Seniors Move with LiveWell Health and Physiotherapy
Collaboration with the Healthcare Community Promyse Home Care embraces a team-based approach to care provision through the collaborative efforts of every member of the care circle within the community. By collaborating with the broader healthcare team we ensure a coordinated approach that addresses both medical and emotional needs of our aging community. Moving as we […]
What is the Difference between Palliative and Hospice Care?
Palliative Care is more than End-of-Life Care. It’s about improving quality of life at any stage of serious illness. Palliative Care supports physical, emotional and spiritual needs, and can benefit people:  https://youtu.be/veQv_NhBrVQ?si=XGSfdbU944bFA46h Palliative Care is specialized care to provide comfort and dignity for the person and the family living with the illness. If the […]
Aging in Place for Senior Loved Ones
Aging in the Comfort of Your Own Home Research shows that about 90% of seniors wish to grow old in the comfort of their own homes to maintain their independence for as long as possible, and turn to family and friends for help when needed. This is what is referred to as ‘aging in place’. […]
What to Know on Diabetes Care for Seniors in Kitchener-Waterloo
Canadian Research on Diabetes Diabetes and the accompanying symptoms that go with it impact an astonishing number of Canadians of a diverse age range across various backgrounds. One in Four Canadians aged 65+ has diabetes (Type 2 most common). 50% of seniors with diabetes are undiagnosed or prediabetic. Seniors, who account for over 40% of […]
Understanding Parkinson’s for a Better Life
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. Your nervous system allows you to understand, respond to, and make sense of the world around you. It operates all of the other vital systems in your body that help you breathe, digest, move, talk, learn, see, hear, and so much more. Everyone’s […]
Blood Pressure & Seniors
Common Causes of Spikes & Why Regular Checks Matter As we age, monitoring blood pressure becomes more important than ever. But did you know it’s not just salt or stress that can soar those numbers? From hidden sugar in your diet to loneliness or even a poor night’s sleep, many everyday factors can quietly push […]
Dealing with Isolation & Loneliness for Seniors
Consistent and engaging social interaction is important in contributing to overall health and well-being, especially for seniors who are dealing with isolation & loneliness. Meaningful relationships with friends and loved ones are a big part of what helps us feel connected to the world around us, reminding us that we not only have the capacity […]
Seniors Embracing Life with Hearing Loss
People with hearing loss worry and plan how they’ll communicate every day, in every situation. And often, hearing aids or cochlear implants are not enough. Hearing loss means you have a decreased sensitivity to sounds that one normally hears. You cannot reverse hearing loss, however; you can take steps to improve what you hear. Even […]
Occupational Therapy for Seniors
Aging presents an array of changes and challenges that impact our capacity to participate in everyday tasks in the same way we did when we were younger. Seniors often find it difficult to accept these changes and all that comes with them on both an emotional and a physical level. Having to give up activities […]
