April 24, 2026
What Every Senior and Caregiver Needs to Know About Dealing with Difficult Alzheimer’s Behaviour Alzheimer’s Disease | Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not without challenges. These challenges can be significantly more impactful for those caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. Changes in behaviours […]
It often starts with a feeling. A sense of unease after a phone call with your mom, or a moment of worry when you notice your dad seems a bit unsteady on his feet during a visit. These moments are subtle, easy to dismiss as just a “bad day.” But sometimes, they’re the quiet, early […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Fall Risk Reduction Senior Home Safety | One of the greatest threats to senior well-being and quality of life is falling. In fact, falls represent the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries of Canadian seniors. Here are a few key […]
Despite the myth that older people can’t manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. In fact, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and Hangouts), Pinterest, and Instagram all note higher adoption rates among adults 65 and older ─ and see seniors as their fastest growing audience.
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Falling 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 […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Natural Disaster Preparation A 2014 study revealed less than 25 percent of seniors have an emergency plan. Of those surveyed, one-quarter said they live alone, and one-third were disabled or in poor/fair health. Preparing Seniors for Natural Disasters | As the seasons […]
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.
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.
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