September 4, 2025
Are Seniors Really More Susceptible to Pneumonia?
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 […]
Important Stress Relief Techniques for Seniors to Follow in Ottawa
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 […]
How You Can Help Seniors Cope with the Loss of Their Loved Ones
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. […]
The Effects of Loneliness and Depression in Seniors
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 […]
Signs You May Be Experiencing Compassion Fatigue in Ottawa, ON
Family or friends tasked with the care of loved ones can easily suffer from symptoms of chronic stress. They can actually suffer from the loving care they’re providing to someone else. Compassion fatigue is a common problem for caregivers assisting someone who has been injured, ill or traumatized. Caregivers are trying to be of help, […]
Proper Use of Prescribed Medication is Important for Seniors in Ottawa
Medication management and safety is critical for older adults to continue to live independently. Your aging loved one’s health may depend on his or her medications. Just as important, he or she needs t take the correct dosage, and at the right time. Consequences for incorrectly taking medications can be harmful and even lethal. So, […]
Senior Falls: Reduce Risk Factors for Falling and Provide Solutions for Recovery
As many as one out of four aging adults will stumble and fall this year, but less than half may tell their doctor, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is such a common problem for the elderly that 43 million seniors are given medical care for injuries incurred by falls […]
Comfort Keepers and The Great Canadian Theatre Company
Comfort Keepers Ottawa is proud to partner with the Great Canadian Theatre Company! GCTC offers high quality and a wide variety of programming to all ages, however, on these specific days, they offer an incredible deal of lunch and a show to the senior population. A great opportunity to get out to see a live […]
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