December 16, 2022
Seasonal Changes for Seniors – Both Good and Bad There’s much to enjoy about the transition from summer to autumn. The intense heat begins to subside, the leaves change color, and we ready ourselves for the holiday season. But like all other seasonal transitions, there’s a trade off, and with the positive changes come certain […]
Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors. Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies: More than one-third of Canadian seniors experience falls, which can have a devastating physical and psychological impact, resulting in disability, chronic pain, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, and even death. […]
Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart Healthy Eating Habits Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart: The concept that particular foods promote healthier hearts is not new. It is a fact that a well-balanced nutritional diet contributes to good health throughout a lifetime. For many people, the risk of diseases such as Type II […]
Is It Time For In Home Care? | One of the many services Comfort Keepers offers is respite care. When your loved one is still living in their own home, a family member often takes the role of caregiver. Caring for a loved one is a full-time job, and sometimes, family members can start to […]
Helping Seniors with Gallstones Seniors With Gallstones | Gallstones are painful. They are also one of the most expensive health care problems to treat. And in seniors the symptoms of gallstones can be severe. Gallstones are surprisingly common, with more than 20 million people in the US alone being at risk for developing them. The […]
Care Services and Mental Health for Seniors Senior Care Services | According to the World Health Organization, mental health is one of the two primary components of an individual’s holistic state, with the other component being a person’s physical health. The reason the WHO makes such a big deal about the importance of mental health […]
In Home Care and Managing Diabetes | Having diabetes is not easy, and being a senior with diabetes can be even more difficult. If your senior loved one is facing the challenge of diabetes, know that you and they are not alone. There are close to 26 million Americans with diabetes, and there are more […]
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