April 6, 2020
Senior Health and Wellbeing
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Skin Cancer Types: Prevention, Detection and Treatment For Toronto’s Seniors
The importance of skin cancer detection and prevention for Canada's seniors: according to the Canadian Skin Foundation, over 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Canada each year.
Alcoholism In The Elderly: Protecting Toronto’s Seniors
Identifying and preventing alcohol abuse in Toronto's seniors and elders: according to the NCADD, between 6 and 11 percent of elderly hospital admissions are due to alcohol or drug related problems.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Aging: An Outline For Toronto Seniors
Helping Toronto's seniors manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): studies indicate that Irritable Bowel Syndrome may affect up to 20% of the population, and that 10% of elderly people are affected.
Cancer Screenings for Toronto’s Seniors: What Are The Guidelines?
The importance of cancer screenings for Toronto's seniors: Seniors over age 65 account for 60% of newly diagnosed cancers. Also, 70% of cancer-related deaths occur among the senior population.
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: Information For Toronto Caregivers And Loved Ones
Numerous studies on the effects of alcohol consumption in seniors indicate that moderate drinking by seniors can have a positive impact on general health. However, there is also a concern that heavy drinking can have adverse effects, and that alcohol abuse is often missed in the senior population.
Obesity in Seniors: Risks, Screenings and Weight Loss for Seniors
Metabolisms change as we age. Our bodies don’t burn as many calories or function as efficiently as they once did. Unless we adjust our caloric in-take, weight can creep up. Other factors such as medications can affect weight gain also.
Fire Safety for Seniors: What Toronto Caregivers Need To Know
People over the age of 65 have the greatest risk of dying in a fire. Decreased mobility, health, sight, and hearing can limit an order adult’s ability to reach safety in time leading to an increased risk of injury and even death. The question is, how do we as caregivers reduce that risk?
Senior Depression: The Basics For Toronto Caregivers
Sometimes it is hard to determine when your elderly loved one is feeling down and when they are depressed. At what point does feeling down turn into clinical depression? Is it situational or seasonal? Depression is a tricky disease and one that often hides behind symptoms that easily mimic other illnesses.
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