We’re now less than two weeks away from the official start of the fall season. The temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area may still hover around summer-like numbers for a little while longer – but there’s no stopping the chillier days from coming. We’ve already experienced a couple of them this week! So, it goes […]
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Keeping your elderly loved one active is a very important part of helping him/her to maintain good health. And let it not be lost on you that good health means bolstering both physical and emotional well-being. Consider the many ways in which you can support your elderly loved one’s need to be independent by coming
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Many of our elderly loved ones face uphill battles with their balance and mobility. It sounds like a pun. And, we suppose it is. But it’s an apt way to describe the difficulty associated with the supposedly simple acts of walking, climbing up and down stairs and even standing up from a seated position. Naturally,
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With August beginning today, many Canadians are already dreading the end of summer. Throughout our nation, the warmest and sunniest of seasons is generally considered to be too short. Even though families all across Canada will be preparing for the back-to-school season by the end of the month, we’re here to remind you that there’s
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Here, in the City of Toronto, where LifeCare Mobility Solutions is headquartered, we are enjoying bright and sunny summer weather with temperatures hitting north of the 30 degree Celcius mark. Some may describe it as wonderful, while others may consider the hot temperatures to be too much to bear. In fact, we are currently under
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Arthritis is the general term used to describe disorders that impact our joints. Pain, stiffness, redness, swelling and a decreased range of motion of our joints are common arthritis symptoms. Because we have joints in our hands, hips and knees, you can imagine just how difficult mobility can be for sufferers of arthritis. Most people
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Sometimes, we get so caught up in making sure that our elderly parents and grandparents are having their physical needs met that we forget their emotional well-being. Yes, an elderly person with mobility issues may need some assistance getting out of bed, walking up steps and/or bathing. However, their mental states need some attention too.
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In just two weeks, we’ll all be able to officially welcome the season of summer! For most Canadians, this is a very exciting time of year. The idea that chilly temperatures last far too long in our country is shared by many. When the summertime arrives, it usually means that more outdoor plans are made.
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We’re only two weeks into spring, but we’re willing to bet that the majority of Canadians have already thought about how to enjoy the impending warmer weather. We say “impending”, because, here in our hometown of Toronto, the temperatures aren’t exactly spring-like just yet. We imagine the rest of Canada is experiencing similar conditions. But
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Is “cooped up in the house” an adequate way to describe the average day of the elderly loved one in your home? If so, you’re not alone. With spring having just started, the majority of seniors in Canada have been spending quite a lot of time indoors over the past several months. However, it’s important
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