Being a caregiver is an incredibly important job. We would be hard pressed to find a role of greater importance. Helping an elderly person or individual with mobility issues to live comfortably is as noble an action as there is. Of course, being a caregiver is an incredibly hard job as well. Caregivers have the […]
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Over the course of the next couple of months, we’ll be having predominantly warm and sunny weather. But it won’t be fun for everyone. Seniors are prone to heat stroke and other ailments when it’s hot outside. The heat, by the way, isn’t the only thing that older adults need to worry about. So what
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How often do you use the bathroom each day? It may seem like an intrusive question to ask, but it is an essential one nonetheless. We all need to use the bathroom regularly. DailyCaring.com estimates that we use the toilet an average of seven times per day. It’s an important topic to discuss because of
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June is here! For most Canadians, this is a very joyous time of year. This month marks the beginning of summer. Although summertime doesn’t officially get underway until the 21st, many people have already made plans to enjoy the hot and sunny season. For families that include seniors, it’s vital to ensure that those plans
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“Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves,” reports HealthLinkBC, “Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more likely to fall again. Hip fractures are especially serious, and most of them are caused by
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The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team is well aware that we have approximately six weeks to go until the summer officially arrives. However, you can’t blame us for getting a little bit excited. For many Canadians, the summertime is the best season of the year. Warm and sunny days make for many fun occasions. This is
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All too often, we tend to point out the differences between the various nations around the world. In actuality, we have more in common than we think. Of course, we’re all human beings. As a result, we all have the same basic needs. For example, a fact for everyone is that, as we age, our
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We don’t necessarily like being so blunt, but sometimes the truth is best served straight up. The older we get, the more difficulty we have with mobility. Now, we’re aware that this isn’t groundbreaking news. However, it must be offered up as a reminder that older adults quite often contend with mobility issues. As a
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Understandably, people often confuse dementia with Alzheimer’s disease. As a result, they tend to use the two terms interchangeably. Dementia is actually a general term used to describe conditions that involve memory loss as well as diminished abilities to problem-solve, speak and think. Alzheimer’s is well known as the most common cause of dementia. Are
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Are you taking advantage of the warm and sunny weather yet? With spring well underway, many Canadians are already enjoying the great outdoors. The return to outdoor jogging, for example, is a happening that many are currently relishing. Although we shouldn’t have to wait for nice weather to exercise, it certainly helps! No matter your
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