April 6, 2020
Senior Safety
Summer Safety for Seniors: Keeping Toronto Seniors Healthy
Summer is right around the corner and before we know it, the days are long and the temperatures are high. This time of year heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion are a growing concern among the senior and elderly. While Canada may be known for our cold winters and temperate summers, heat-related illnesses are a concern for seniors, especially since they aren’t used to handling the physical demands of a hot climate.
Senior Home Safety: Kitchen Safety Tips For Toronto Seniors
For aging adults, it’s quite easy for the room that’s considered a primary gathering place—the kitchen—to instead become a nightmare. Not only are seniors over the age of 65 more likely to be injured in a kitchen fire, they are more likely to suffer a fall injury due to: items stored out of reach—both too high and too low—and the likelihood that meals are carried to eat in another room.
Toronto Senior Safety: The Top 4 Risks For Seniors And The Elderly During Inclement Weather
While more common during our long and harsh Canadian winters, any type of severe weather brings risks - floods, tornados, lightning, hurricanes. No matter where your client or loved one lives, bad or unexpected weather is bound to happen. Here is a quick guide for protecting seniors around their homes ─ and when they are out and about.
Cold Weather Risks For Seniors And The Elderly: What To Look For And How To Decrease Risk
When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather. It’s important that they, and those who care for them, take certain precautions at this time of year. Here are some health hazards for seniors and elders to avoid in the winter.
Fall Prevention In Seniors: Taking Care During The Winter Months
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. A variety of studies have shown a high correlation between cold weather and an increase in falls among older adults, too. The chances for falls in colder weather increases significantly after age 65, and dramatically for seniors 75 years and older.
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