August 15, 2023
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Private or Professional Agency? In-Home Care Decisions for Families
Home Care: If you or an aging loved one could benefit from some in-home care to assist with daily tasks and activities, then you may be in the midst of sorting through possible options. Home Care Decisions: Private or Professional Agency? | For seniors that want to remain in their own home instead of moving […]
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. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors and, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again. Falls – Risk Factors and […]
Pets, Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals for Seniors: What’s the Difference?
Support Animals for Seniors | It’s commonly understood that animals have a positive effect on our health — particularly our mental health. Their companionship, affection, and unconditional love can make even the worst day a little brighter. For many seniors, animals can offer much more. Service animals and Emotional Support Animals for seniors are becoming […]
Care for Senior Skin: How to Tips and Information
How Does the Skin Change as We Age? As they say, the one thing you can count on in life is change, this applies to care for senior skin. Years of exposure from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light diminishes the skin’s elasticity, while the natural thinning of the epidermis (surface layer) causes the skin to […]
Senior Oral Health: What to Know & Best Practices
Aging’s Impact on Oral Health Senior Oral Health | There have been numerous advancements in the world of oral health over the last few decades, from increased education on the importance of proper care to the ever-evolving sophistication of dental technology. But despite these positive changes, senior oral health is one segment of the population […]
Crying – Not Always Caused by Sadness, but May Be a Cause for Concern
Seniors and Crying Have you noticed a senior in your life who has been bursting into tears, seemingly at random? Senior crying, without a notable reason, may be a cause for concern. With older members of our communities and families, we can often recognize the signs of depression in seniors, and take action to support […]
The Relationship Between a High-Salt Diet and Dementia
Is A High-Salt Diet to Blame for Causing Dementia? High-Salt Diet and Dementia | For decades, doctors, scientists, patients, and family members have all tried to decipher what causes dementia. Current knowledge about the debilitating disease has included physiological changes, such as the presence of protein tangles and obscure-looking blood vessels in the brain. Still, […]
Tech & Caregiving Work Together with These Helpful Apps for Seniors
Tech & Caregiving | No matter what age you are, mobile apps are likely part of your daily life. Everything can be accessed and managed through an app, from banking and reading to socializing and watching movies. While seniors may not take to social apps like Snapchat and Bumble, there are many helpful apps for […]
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