Comfort Keepers Ottawa is Hiring At the heart of each Comfort Keepers operation are our Comfort Keepers – the caregivers who bring the unique Comfort Keepers brand of caregiving to our clients. Comfort Keepers Ottawa offers casual part-time positions for people who have a heartfelt desire to help seniors live safely, independently and happily in … Read More

Knowing that your heart is a vital organ in your body, are you doing anything special to take care of it? There are three simple lifestyle changes that you can make today to protect heart health – diet, exercise and stress reduction.   Diet and nutrition are important considerations for heart health. High blood pressure and … Read More

Heart attack survivors often continue to live for many more years, but their lives may be forever changed. Typically, depending on the severity of the damage to the heart, seniors over 65 years of age can expect at least 8 weeks of recovery time, but older adults may be more inclined to complications, as well, … Read More

There may be numerous health conditions normally connected with aging adults, like cardiac disease and cancer, but pneumonia is also at the top of the list of life-threatening conditions. As a respiratory lung infection, it’s caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi and is the reason that over a million people in the U.S. are hospitalized … Read More

Stress is a permanent part of our life journey, whether positive or negative. It just happens, but for seniors, stressors like raising children or career responsibilities have exchanged for other ones. Older adults may worry about their health, declining independence, finances, illness and death of loved ones. These are normal and valid concerns. The important … Read More

Sadly, as people age, we all face the loss of many people we have loved. Aging adults facing this holiday season without a loved one, spouse, or lifelong companion this year may be suffering.   Sometimes, holiday gatherings can create additional cause for grieving. Holiday shopping, decorating, or other simple things may produce increased sadness. … Read More

The holidays are filled with celebrations and togetherness for many people, but older adults who are struggling with the physical and emotional challenges of aging may not think the festive season is all that bright anymore.   Chronic health conditions, pain, and limited mobility may make it a challenge for older adults to participate in … Read More