Assessing Home Care Options
All home care is not the same. In-home care can help seniors live safely and comfortably but assessing options can...
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What to expect with Home Care
What To Expect with Home Care What Can I Expect With In-Home Care? In-home care offers seniors and their families...
Starting the Conversation
For many families, starting a discussion with a senior loved one about care needs can be difficult. The Conference Board...
All Information Centre Articles
Loneliness and Isolation Can Affect Senior Health in Canada
Canadian Census data showed that about one-quarter (24.6%) of the population aged 65 and over now live alone. Loneliness in...
Seniors: Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement is a serious decision for any family. Many factors can affect the recovery period, and each of these...
Senior Dental Care: Maintaining a Healthy Mouth
Dental care is a critical element of healthcare for seniors and elder adults. Research shows that mouth infections may be...
Diabetes Prevention and Care for Seniors
Today, there are more than 10 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. With more than 20 Canadians being newly...
How to Effectively Communicate with Seniors with Dementia
Seniors and elders with Alzheimer's or dementias don’t only have difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, but also have trouble understanding...
Assisting Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Other Chronic Conditions and Diseases
More than 15 percent of Canadians 65 and older now have Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) according to the Alzheimer’s Society of...
Seniors: Your Bones Will Thank You
At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime....
Alzheimer’s Assistance Dogs Lend a Helping Paw for Seniors
Pet therapy has been shown to be particularly helpful to Alzheimer’s patients and those affected by other dementias. Pets, and...
Sweet Dreams: Managing Sleep Changes in Seniors
Insomnia and the inability to stay asleep are common complaints of older adults. While it is not uncommon for older...