April 6, 2020
Uplifting In-Home Care Services for Seniors & Other Adults
Safe Snow Removal & Toronto’s Seniors: Get Help Or Use Extreme Caution
If there is one thing Canada is known for it is our winters. Canadian winters can be long and hard, packed full of snow. And with snow, comes snow removal. Often tricky and rarely easy, seniors need to approach snow removal with caution and safety in mind. Snow Removal Injuries Many people, especially seniors, […]
Shingles: What Toronto Seniors Should Know
Most people are familiar with Shingles. Shingles is the disease you hear about someone else having or maybe someone else’s family member. You think, “Isn’t Shingles the Chicken Poxes? Or related to Chicken Poxes? Don’t they have a vaccine for Shingles?” Good news is there is plenty of useful information out there for caregivers and […]
Toronto Seniors and Driving Safety
Most seniors see the removal of driving privileges as a negative experience. They have driven their whole lives then suddenly they can’t just jump into the car to run errands or go to a doctor’s office. At first they can only drive during the day, then only during times of the day with less traffic, […]
Checking In With Toronto Seniors During The Holiday Season
Holiday gatherings give adult children an opportunity to talk with their senior and elder parents to sense and observe whether they are doing well or if they may need help to maintain their independence.
What Toronto’s Seniors Need To Know About Alzheimer’s And Related Treatments
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, since 2000, heart disease-related deaths have decreased 14%, while Alzheimer’s-related deaths have increased 89%. This article contains important information for Toronto's seniors and elders about Alzheimer's and treatments.
Diabetic Eye Diseases In Toronto’s Seniors
Senior diabetes and eye diseases: it’s estimated that 90% of people with type 1 diabetes will be affected by diabetic retinopathy, and 19% of new cases of diabetes-related blindness occur in those 45-64 years of age.
The Value of Respite Care For Toronto’s Seniors And Their Caregivers
The importance of respite care for Toronto senior caregivers: according to the 2012 GSS, at some point in their lives, 46% of Canadians had provided some type of care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition, disability or aging needs.
Causes Of Stress In Toronto’s Seniors and How To Manage
Life is hard and demanding no matter what stage of life. Some stages are easier than others, depending on the person’s own circumstances. With the holiday season approaching, now is a good time to check in with elderly or senior loved ones.
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