April 6, 2020
Uplifting In-Home Care Services for Seniors & Other Adults
Food-Poisoning: Signs and Prevention Tips for Toronto Seniors
A total of about 4 million (1 in 8) Canadians are affected by a food-borne illness. Of these, there are about: 11,600 hospitalizations and 238 deaths. Toronto's seniors and elders living at home are at a higher risk for food poisoning. This article contains tips for senior food safety and symptoms of food-borne illness to look for in seniors.
What Toronto Seniors Need To Know About High Cholesterol
Among Canadians aged 6 to 79, 39% had an unhealthy level of total cholesterol. Because there are seldom signs or symptoms of high blood cholesterol, many individuals are not aware that their cholesterol level may be too high. Toronto's seniors need to know the dangers of high cholesterol and talk to their doctors about frequent cholesterol testing.
Malnutrition In The Elderly: What Toronto Seniors Need To Know
According to Stats Canada, 34% of seniors living at home are at risk of not getting adequate nutrition. Seniors are particularly susceptible to malnutrition, because not only do they have different nutritional needs than younger adults, they also take more medications, and have higher rates of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
Why Toronto’s Seniors Need To Know The Symptoms Of Dehydration
Dehydration can be life-threatening for Toronto's seniors. Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after age 65, even though it is is one of the most common preventable medical conditions in the world. Here are tips for preventing dehydration in senior loved ones.
Recommended Immunizations for Toronto Seniors
Several preventable diseases can cause serious illness and even death in Toronto's unvaccinated seniors. Across Canada and the U.S. it is estimated that 45,000 adults die annually from complications due to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Fall Prevention: Does Your Senior Loved One Need Mobility Help?
20% to 30% of Canadian seniors experience a fall due to mobility issues each year. The good news is for Toronto's seniors is that through exercise, proper medical care, good nutrition, and some preventative measures, seniors can dramatically reduce their risk of mobility issues. Here are some tips for caregivers helping their senior loved ones with mobility issues.
Top 10 Senior Fraud Scams: What Toronto Seniors Need To Know
According to the Canadian Department of Justice, approximately 10% of Canadian seniors are victims of consumer fraud each year. Seniors continue to be a rapidly increasing segment of the population targeted by con artists. In fact, financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they are now considered to be “the crime of the 21st century.”
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): What Toronto Seniors Need To Know
One of the greatest fears many people, especially seniors and the elderly, have is the fear of losing their sight. Many seniors in their 60s and 70s have likely noticed some vision loss, and this can be a normal part of aging. However, an eye condition known as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, can impact the severity of the vision loss that is due to aging.
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