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 […]
Benefits of 24-hour Care for Senior Loved Ones
If you were to ask your senior loved one if they would rather live in assisted living or their own home – chances are the answer would always be to stay in their own home amongst familiar surroundings and years of memories. As our loved ones age, their care may change, and it may be […]
How Laughter Can Keep Seniors Healthy
The act of laughter has a tremendous ability to add some welcome relief and radiance to daily routines. Laughter emerges as the physical manifestation of a variety of emotions we encounter on a regular basis. Feelings of happiness, joy, and elation can provide a boost of energy to help tackle daily tasks and activities. Many […]
Let’s Talk About It: Dental Care for Seniors
Oral health is essential to our overall health, so taking proper care of our teeth is more important than we think! Various individual factors come into play regarding seniors’ oral and dental health and depend mainly on personal circumstances and histories. In addition to the general wear and tear that takes place over passing years, […]
Benefits of Home Care for Adults with Special Needs
Home care services are not just for seniors! People of any age with chronic illness or disabilities can benefit as well. People with Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities can live and work successfully in their communities. These days adults with special needs have a wide range of options to live more […]
Coping with Wandering Senior Loved Ones with Dementia
Wandering is a standard behaviour among seniors with dementia. It refers to when someone with dementia moves about aimlessly or without a clear purpose. Wandering can pose a safety risk for the individual and cause caregiver stress. Caregivers must establish a safe environment and keep track of the senior’s movements to prevent them from getting […]