June 11, 2025
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Depression and Mental Health Depression in Senior Citizens | Depression is a common problem among older adults, but it is NOT considered a normal part of aging. Studies show that most seniors feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. In […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Seasonal Outdoor Safety. Ticks and Lyme Disease | Ticks are small arachnids biting down on the skin and attaching themselves to feed on the blood. During warmer months, ticks perch themselves on tall blades of grass or plant stems and wait for something – or […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Managing the Conditions of Chronic Illness Help Seniors Manage Chronic Conditions | Encouraging seniors to adopt an active lifestyle is crucial in combating chronic diseases. These conditions not only strain finances but also contribute significantly to disability and loss of independence. Nearly 92% of seniors […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Strokes and Senior Care Strokes and In-Home Care | Annually in Canada, there are more than 50,000 newly occurring strokes, or approximately, one stroke every 10 minutes. The majority of these strokes, approximately three-quarters, occur in individuals over the age of 65. When considering a […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Preventing Over-Medication Over-Medication Prevention | For certain individuals, medication is crucial for maintaining their well-being and cannot be avoided. However, several prescribed drugs taken simultaneously can result in higher occurrences of harmful interactions and dangerous side effects. #DYK – 30 – 40% of people age […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Senior Care and Strokes A Closer Look at Strokes | Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Fire Safety and Prevention What do you need to know about senior fire safety? According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), the leading cause of fire deaths in the home for adults 65 years of age and older is smoking. The second leading cause […]
What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Senior Sleep Problems Solving Sleep Problems in Seniors | It is a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age. Older adults need the same amount of sleep as younger adults: 7 to 9 hours each night. Changes in sleep patterns, or what specialists call “sleep […]
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