We all know the importance of personal hygiene. Or do we? If we’re being honest, there are days when we just don’t pay as much attention to our cleanliness as others. A weekend after a long and hard work week may have us staying at home in our pyjamas without so much as washing our […]
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This isn’t something that most Canadians want to hear. However, it’s a truth we cannot avoid. For all intents and purposes, the summer season is over! Officially, autumn will get underway on Tuesday, September 22nd. However, with the weather already chilling out and school beginning this week, there’s no denying it. Fall is pretty much
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Caregivers of dementia patients are very special people. They know, all too well, how much effort is required to give a sufferer of the ailment the care he/she needs. To be clear, dementia isn’t one disease. The term is actually used to describe a collective of symptoms of cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is a form
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For most of us, walking up and down the stairs is easy. It’s a simple task we manage each and every day without even thinking about it. As we get older, however, we don’t necessarily have that luxury. Ascending up or descending down the stairs can become quite a chore for older adults. Especially for
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Does your aging parent find it difficult to use the bathroom independently? If you live with an elderly loved one, one of your top concerns is likely his/her safety. This is especially true when he/she is alone in the bathroom. Does your mom or dad battle with a mobility issue? Does he/she have some trouble
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How do your elderly parents sleep at night? It’s no secret that seniors often have harder times falling asleep than their younger counterparts. This is especially true for those who experience mobility issues and/or are having to constantly use the washroom. What can be done to provide your folks with much more comfortable sleeps each
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Too often, older adults get stereotyped as being incapable and not altogether “there”. Sure, senior citizens often combat limitations on both their physical and mental states. However, they have lived lives longer than the rest of us. Undoubtedly, they deserve our respect and our support. This is especially true for our elderly parents. It’s only
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You’d be hard pressed to speak to any medical professional who doesn’t champion healthy eating as a way to live a fruitful life. Pun intended. Choosing healthy food options is an important way to maintain optimum health for people of all ages. However, as you can imagine, eating the right foods is an especially important
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If you’re like most Canadians, you’re spending more time at home these days. The coronavirus pandemic rages on and, unfortunately, that means continuing to practice social distancing by avoiding large crowds. If you live with a senior citizen, this is especially important. Our older generation is most susceptible to the harmful effects of the virus.
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The summer is most definitely here! In the City of Toronto, the temperatures have been hovering around the 30 degrees Celcius mark, as of late. As a result, many Torontonians have been complaining about the heat. Others just love it. In fact, some are so adamant about not complaining about the heat for fear Mother
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