May 15, 2024
Edmonton Senior Health
A Closer Look at Strokes: How They Affect Seniors and What Can Be Done
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. […]
Vision Impairment in Seniors and How In-Home Care Can Help
What Every Senior Needs to Know About In-Home Care and Vision Impairment Vision Impairment in Seniors, or vision loss, is a major contributor to adult loss of independence and can be devastating to older persons. Luckily, there are options for seniors with this disability, through in-home care and other medical services. November is #NationalHomecareAndHospiceMonth and […]
Senior Eye Health and Glaucoma
Glaucoma: What Seniors in Edmonton Need to Know Senior Eye Health | Glaucoma refers to a set of conditions that can harm the optic nerve and lead to loss of vision. It is also responsible for being the second most common cause of blindness. Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve […]
8 Ways to Keep Aging Eyes Healthy
Helping Edmonton Seniors Keep Their Eyes Healthy as They Age How to Keep Aging Eyes Healthy | As they age, many seniors experience changes in vision, which is why they should get a vision test done once a year. In addition, they need to follow the doctor’s orders on treatment plans and vision health. In […]
What Seniors Need to Know About Healthy Eye Care and Nutrition
Healthy Eye Care and Nutrition for Seniors in Edmonton Healthy eye care and nutrition are important especially when rapid changes in vision and eye health can occur in older individuals. Seniors should undergo an annual vision test and adhere to their doctor’s advice regarding treatment plans and maintaining good eyesight. One in three seniors has […]
Reduce the Risk of Dehydration of Your Elderly Loved One This Summer in Edmonton, AB
Reduce the Risk of Dehydration of Your Elderly Loved One Reduce the Risk of Dehydration | Compared to younger people, older family members and friends have a higher risk of dehydration and they’re more susceptible to electrolyte and fluid imbalances. This is often a result of prescribed medications that may cause a diminished sense of […]
Seniors and Cataracts: Detection and Support
Cataracts: Getting Seniors the Help They Need in Edmonton, AB Seniors and Cataracts | There are preventive measures seniors can take that may deter cataracts from developing. Cataracts most commonly affect seniors, especially those over the age of 80. Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and affects the retina’s ability to […]
Healthy Weight for Seniors to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes in Edmonton, AB
Maintaining a Healthy Weight & Reducing the Risk of Diabetes in Seniors What is a healthy weight for seniors? Maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise can help prevent prediabetes and diabetes in seniors, allowing them to continue leading rich, fulfilling lives. Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that affects an estimated 25% of […]
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