Coping and Recovering After a Stroke
Coping and recovering from a stroke typically means implementing an entirely new routine into your daily lifestyle. Successful rehabilitation after a stroke involves dedication and commitment, as well...
View ArticleSleep Tips for Seniors
As we get older, we tend to undergo natural changes in our sleeping patterns. This transition may include things like feeling tired earlier, waking up at an earlier hour, and the ability to get less...
View ArticleAre Memory Problems Just a Part of Aging, or Something More Serious?
A lot of people become more forgetful with age, and in some cases it is cause for concern, while with others it’s simply a natural aspect of mild cognitive decline due to age. Many older adults worry...
View ArticleHealth Hazards of Neglecting Housekeeping for Seniors
Certain tasks become more strenuous with age, and housekeeping is high on the list. Declining strength and mobility can make what were once simply unpleasant chores, unmanageable without assistance....
View ArticleHow can Dancing Provide Health Benefits for Seniors?
For older adults that don’t lead an overly active lifestyle, the mere thought of physical exercise can cause pain and distress. However physical exercise is absolutely crucial to healthy aging. If the...
View ArticleSeniors Living with Aphasia or Dysarthria
Language and communication disorders are common among seniors that have suffered a stroke, a brain injury or trauma, or are battling a progressive neurodegenerative disorder like Alzheimer’s or...
View ArticleTips for Handling Caregiver Stress
Caregivers play a huge role in the lives of older adults as the senior population continues to grow in Canada. With a larger percentage of people over the age of 65 in the population than even before,...
View ArticleActivities for Seniors and Caregivers on Remembrance Day
November 11th, which was formerly known as Armistice Day and is now called Remembrance Day, is a time to reflect and pay respects to the thousands of Canadian soldiers that gave their lives for their...
View ArticleWinter Safety Tips and Suggestions for Seniors
Most people find winter to be the most challenging season to deal with, especially living in Canada. Canadian winters typically bring a diverse range of harsh weather conditions and extreme...
View ArticleHospital Release Tips to Avoid a Return Trip
There is nothing more discouraging than having to go back to the hospital for further treatment after having just been released. Unless of course it is for scheduled follow up, which can be very...
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