August 15, 2023
Blog
Links Between Dementia and Dental Care
Dementia and Dental Care Dementia and Dental Care | Dentists, doctors, and toothpaste advertisers all instruct us to keep plaque and bacteria out of our mouths by routinely brushing, flossing, and rinsing to fend off tooth decay and periodontal disease, but they may need to double down on getting that message to people over the […]
Canadian Cannabis and Seniors: Legalization Is on The Horizon & Seniors Are Considering the Benefits
Canadian Cannabis and Seniors | Many ailing seniors across North America regularly seek effective treatments for their debilitating diseases and discomforts. While pharmaceuticals are often the first to get prescribed, many of them are actively requesting and consuming alternatives to medicines like opioids or narcotics, including cannabis. Cannabis use has always been a hot topic, […]
Brainstorming Bucket List Ideas For Seniors
Bucket List Ideas For Seniors | If you’re interested in putting a smile on the face of your loved one or patient, there’s no better way than to help them accomplish their bucket list. It’s not only fulfilling but fun! However, it could be a challenge to discover what those bucket list ideas for seniors […]
Seniors and Lyme Disease: What Should Be Known
Collingwood Seniors and Lyme Disease Seniors and Lyme Disease | Ticks. These small arachnids get to us through a behavior known as questing, in which they perch themselves on tall blades of grass or plant stems and wait for something – or someone – to brush past. And that’s when they strike, biting down on the […]
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 the time we reach 50, that amount is reduced by more than half. For older adults […]
Alcohol Abuse in Seniors: Knowing the Signs
It’s not uncommon to associate alcohol consumption with younger age groups, but studies show that drinking among older adults is on the rise. Some attribute this to pervasive anxiety caused by the recession, while others note that baby boomers have gone through life without the aversion to alcohol experienced by older generations. Both theories are […]
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
An Important Topic Let’s face it, when it comes to discussing what goes on in the bathroom, most of us opt to change the subject entirely. It’s something that we’ve been conditioned to feel uncomfortable about, especially when things aren’t as normal as they should be. But while gut health may not exactly be something […]
Protecting the Liver as We Age
An Unsung Hero The liver is one of the body’s true powerhouses – an organ that performs a staggering number of important functions simultaneously. Not only does it convert nutrients into bile, a substance that helps with the digestion process, it also produces amino acids that play a key role in fighting infections. The list […]
Individualized Home Care Options
Long-Term Home Care, 24 Hour Home Care & Short Term Care Options Customized for You
© Copyright 2024, Comfort Keepers | Privacy Policy | Code of Ethics | Call: 705-293-5553