Physical Activity for Senior Care Physical Activity for Senior Care – It’s been proven time and again that exercise is good for seniors’ physical and mental health. Regular exercise, even in small amounts, can improve mood, relieve stress and improve health. According to the CDC, four of the five most expensive health conditions older adults face … Read More

Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis Later in Life Dealing with a cancer diagnosis later in life can be scary and overwhelming; 60% of people who have cancer are 65 or older. A cancer diagnosis can make a person feel like their world is out of control. People often say they feel helpless and powerless after … Read More

  The Relationship Between Diet and Fatigue Discovering the relationship between diet and fatigue and the benefits of eating a healthy well-balanced meals and snacks. Diet and Fatigue: You are what you eat The old adage “you are what you eat” is well known, but have you ever really thought about what it means? We … Read More

Elderly Home Care and Depression – Symptoms and Prevention Tips Elderly Home Care and Depression – No matter what age we are, living a life of purpose, connection and joy is critical for our physical and mental wellbeing. For older adults, a variety of obstacles like vision loss, social isolation, mobility problems and memory issues … Read More

Hospital to Home: The Importance of Transitional Care From Hospital to Home – The Importance of Transitional Care: After a long or even a short hospital stay, anyone appreciates the value of sleeping in one’s own bed. No one to wake you during the night, no more pokes, prods or beeps and buzzes. Just you … Read More

Low Impact Exercises Low Impact Exercises – Maintaining our physical health as we age is an important part of overall well being. Making activity part of our daily routine becomes more vital as we age but can also be more difficult. Seniors should always discuss their physical activity level and ability with their physician. For … Read More

How to Decide Between Home Care or Long-Term Care During COVID-19 Home Care or Long-Term Care During COVID-19 – An article featured in nextavenue.org with a contribution from Abraham Kuriakose, owner of Comfort Keepers Edmonton. Abraham had an opportunity to contribute to an article on nextavenue.org. It is a great article that discusses the topic … Read More

Seniors and Kitchen Safety: Tips for the “Heart of the Home” Seniors and Kitchen Safety: A kitchen is often the central gathering place in the home. Family dinners, special occasions and time shared together all happen in the heart of the home. Making sure the kitchen a safe, happy place is important. On a daily … Read More

Seniors and the Road to Quality Sleep   Seniors and the Road to Quality Sleep: Quality, Not Quantity – The older we get, the harder it becomes to get a good night’s sleep. Beginning in our late 20s, there’s a steep decline in the amount of deep sleep we get each night – and by … Read More

Comfort Keeper of the Month – August   Comfort Keepers Edmonton Caregiver of the Month – MELANIE P. Comfort Keeper of the Month – Melanie began her journey with Comfort Keepers Edmonton in June of this year and has gone beyond what is required to prove her commitment to our company and clients. Her background … Read More