May 15, 2025
After the age of 50, women have a 50-percent chance of suffering an osteoporosis-related fracture. The risk increases dramatically after the first occurrence. Men 50 and over have a 25-percent chance of suffering an osteoporosis-related fracture. A variety of preventive health strategies help slow and lessen the effects of osteoporosis, a natural weakening of the bones as we age.
What Every Senior in North and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Parkinson’s Disease What do you need to know about managing Parkinson’s Disease symptoms? Parkinson’s Disease affects 1 in every 500 people in Canada; most people diagnosed are over the age of 60. Parkinson’s disease affects both men and women. Statistically, however, men […]
Diabetes can be effectively managed by seniors, but it’s often important for older adults to seek help from their care team, including their family, physician, nutritionist and caregiver.
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Reducing Hospital Readmission Did you know that seniors who receive in-home care can reduce readmission? Did you know that hospitals face penalties for high rates of readmissions for specific diseases? As a result, doctors and other medical personnel are seeking ways […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Restricted Mobility and In-Home Care Restricted Mobility | How does one care for a loved one with restricted mobility? A light-hearted and happy attitude is important for the elderly. It can impact one’s day-to-day activities and social integration. Unfortunately, seniors with limited […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Occupational Therapy What is Senior Occupational Therapy? Seniors and Occupational Therapy | Occupational therapy helps seniors lead independent and productive lives. This type of therapy allows seniors to recover or develop skills needed to complete daily tasks. This practice has been beneficial […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Lyme Disease Lyme Disease and Senior Health | Ticks are small arachnids that bite down into the skin and attach themselves to feed on the host’s blood. These arachnids perch themselves on tall blades of grass or plant stems and wait for […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Room Safety and Alzheimer’s Disease Keeping Seniors with Alzheimer’s Safe Room-by-Room | Ensuring that your senior loved one remains as self-sufficient as possible, and yet safe around the house requires a delicate balance. For those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or […]
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