October 11, 2025
Loneliness and Isolation Can Affect Senior Health
24.6% of Population Over 65 Live Alone Canadian Census data showed that about one-quarter (24.6%) of the population aged 65 and over now live alone. Consider these facts from the Administration on Aging: People over 65 have an average life expectancy of almost 20 more years, which is a long time to live alone. While […]
High Blood Pressure: The Link to Memory Loss
Fast Facts: Nearly one in five Canadians adults — about 4.6 million people between the ages of 20 and 79 — has high blood pressure according to Statistics Canada High Blood Pressure: The Link to Memory Loss Did you know that gradual decline in memory and cognitive function can be attributed to elevated blood pressure? […]
Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre
Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre - Comfort Keepers Ottawa - John Kelly, President and CEO of Comfort Keepers Ottawa speaks about the OICC - see video ...
Tips to Stay Sharp as You Age
While there are some diseases and conditions of the brain over which we have no control, there are some that are preventable with certain lifestyle changes.
Ageing Well and Staying Healthy
The secret to aging well isn’t really a secret: stay active, eat well, and avoid those bad habits that can make you ill and cut years from your life. Easy, right?
Vaccinations and Seniors
Respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and influenza, are the eighth leading cause of death among the older population and can be prevented with vaccinations.
Video: Senior Care Services
Comfort Keepers® offers quality, loving, in-home elder care and senior care services for families all over Canada. Our custom care plans provide just the right mix of services that preserve your loved ones’ independence, maintain their in-home safety, and enhance the quality of their lives.
Physical Activity Helps Manage Chronic Conditions
The physical results for seniors who make a lifestyle change to include exercise are impressive. Studies have shown that a regimen of 30 minutes a day, five days a week of moderate exercise reduces the risk of death for those with cardiovascular disease by 20% or more.
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