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
Senior Life Goes Better With Exercise
The importance of exercise for seniors: many research studies prove that seniors can improve their health and extend their longevity...
The Antidote for Caregiver Stress? Become Engaged
Approximately 15% of Canadian seniors live with some form of dementia, and caring for those afflicted creates significant stress on...
Helping Seniors Stay Safe and Independent
Helping seniors stay safe and independent. By increasing seniors’ safety, they can not only experience better health and wellbeing but...
Seniors at Greater Risk for Chronic Dehydration
Seniors are at a higher risk of dehydration than younger adults. In fact, one study showed that up to 48%...
Physical Activity Helps Seniors Manage Chronic Conditions
One of the best actions seniors can take to combat chronic disease is to get moving. Today almost 92% of...
Prevent Senior Blindness with Cataract Check
If a senior you know is experiencing blurred or double vision, or if he or she needs more light than...
In-Home Care Offers Cost-Effective Option for Aging in Place
Why choose an in-home care option for elders and senior loved ones? In 2009, the average out-of-pocket monthly cost for...
Reducing Risk of Hospital Return after Total Knee Replacement
In Canada alone, approximately 60,000 senior knee replacements are performed annually. Unfortunately, because complications can arise during recovery, there is...
Food As Medicine for Seniors: Good Nutrition Promotes Senior Health
A healthy diet delivers essential nutrients for optimal health and plays an essential role in improving the quality of life...