August 15, 2023
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Understanding PTSD in Seniors
PTSD in Seniors PTSD develops in approximately 1 in 3 people who go through serious trauma. PTSD in seniors happens to approximately 70-90% of people over 65 years. This can include anything from the death of a loved one, military combat, car accidents, illness or injury, natural disasters, a disease diagnosis or other events that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canada’s Most Commonly Prescribed Drug
Statin is Canada’s Most Commonly Prescribed Drug Whether you realize it or not, Canada’s most commonly prescribed drug is Statin and you probably know someone who takes it every day, before bed. According to a 2016 report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, statins were the most commonly prescribed drug class, used by nearly […]
The Myths and Facts of Cataracts: What Seniors Should Know
Separating Fact from Fiction for Seniors with Cataracts The Myths and Facts of Cataracts | The average person will undoubtedly hear a lot of inaccurate information throughout his or her lifetime. From politics to sports, misinformation is perpetuated no matter what the topic at hand might be. And it’s especially common in the world of […]
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