Falls are a significant health concern for Canadian seniors. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among Canadians aged 65 and older. Between 2017 and 2022, the number of deaths due to falls among older adults increased by 51%, from 4,752 to 7,182,
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When you think about the summertime, you likely don’t have your bathroom in mind. After all, it’s the season when we all spend more time outdoors in the sunshine. It’s important to know, however, that summer actually brings an increased risk of accidents in the bathroom. It’s considered one of the most dangerous rooms in
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It’s not that they don’t want to bathe. But, from time to time, older adults tend to forget about bath time. There are many reasons for this. As you might imagine, the onset of dementia is one of them. Memory loss certainly plays a role in a senior forgetting to take a shower every day.
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