April 6, 2020
toronto elder care
Gifts for Senior Citizens: Ideas from Comfort Keepers of Toronto®
Shopping for seniors who often have everything—or who are working on downsizing— can particularly difficult. Don't worry. There are plenty of holiday gifts that take up little or no space, yet are big on uplifting a senior’s spirits.
Senior Winter Safety Tips: Recommendations For Toronto Seniors
Winter safety for Toronto's seniors: winter—for many, a season of cold winds, ice, snow and isolation—is an especially important time for family, friends, neighbors and caregivers to keep a caring eye on seniors to make sure they are safe, doing well and have what they need.
Alzheimer’s: Having The Conversation With Your Senior Loved One
It is important for Toronto families to talk to their senior loved ones about the signs of Alzheimer's. As of 2016, there are an estimated 564,000 Canadians living with dementia - plus about 25,000 new cases diagnosed every year.
When Should You Consider Respite Care Services for Toronto Seniors?
Toronto respite care benefits Toronto seniors and their family caregivers. In a study, 60% of family caregivers, ages 19-64, reported “fair or poor” health and one or more chronic conditions or disabilities, compared with only 33% of non-caregivers.
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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