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
Steps Seniors Can Take to Prepare for Natural Disasters
In the Blink of An Eye We often underestimate the volatility of Mother Nature, forgetting that our possessions, our homes,...
What Seniors Can Do to Protect Themselves from Foodborne Illness
A Growing Problem It seems that there is a new recall on produce, poultry, dairy, or fish almost every week...
Managing Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Parkinson’s disease affects 1 in every 500 people in Canada. Most are diagnosed over the age of 60. Parkinson’s disease...
Managing Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is an issue that more than half of seniors deal with, and it can affect a senior’s health,...
Diabetes Prevention and Care
Diabetes is a condition that prevents someone’s body from properly processing sugars, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and negative...
Six Ways to Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration
Staying hydrated is important for maintaining health and keeping critical bodily functions working properly. This can be a challenge for...
Hernias and Seniors
It’s estimated that at least 10% of the population will have a hernia in their lifetime. A hernia is described...
Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer
Being out in the sunshine is a summertime tradition. Research shows that a majority of seniors rank being outside as...
Understanding PTSD in Seniors
PTSD develops in approximately 1 in 3 people who go through serious trauma. This can include anything from the death...