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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Most of us take bathroom use for granted. After all, it’s a room of the home we use every day. As a result, we assume it’s safe to use and usually don’t even think twice about it. For seniors and individuals with mobility issues, however, the bathroom can be a bit of a dangerous place.
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Here’s the scenario: you live at home with your aging parent. He/she suffers from some mobility issues that make his/her balance a concern. The last thing you want is for your elderly loved one to fall and get hurt. After all, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, falls remain the leading cause of
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Capable caregivers of seniors are well aware of the importance of patience. They know that the older adults they care for move a bit slower and think a bit differently. Naturally, with age, we endure mobility issues involving diminished strength and balance. As well, cognitive issues can develop, making memory loss more commonplace. Both physical
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Do you live with an older adult who battles with mobility issues? If so, you are likely concerned about your loved one falling down and getting hurt. This is understandable since the primary mobility problem that older people experience is falls. As Comfort Keepers points out, “older bones break more easily, heal less quickly, and
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Do you live with an elderly loved one or individual with mobility issues? If so, you’re surely concerned about his/her health and well-being. This is especially true if your loved one contends with diminishing strength and balance. Such conditions make climbing up and down the stairs very dangerous. Thankfully, there is a tried and true
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Do you live with an elderly loved one? If so, you’re likely well aware of the wishes most seniors have to age in place. In last week’s blog, we highlighted how stair lifts meet the needs of Canadian seniors who wish to age in place. As practically vital as they are to the health and
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If we’re lucky, we’ll all live long and happy lives where we get to age in place. The term “age in place” describes a person who lives in the residence of his/her choice, for as long as he/she is able to. In many cases, this requires a considerable amount of support from family members, caregivers
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It’s a difficult thing to discuss. But, as we age, we need to strongly consider how we’re going to be cared for if we can’t care for ourselves. If you live with an elderly loved one, you’ve likely already discussed your plans for how they will be cared for in the future. Or have you?
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