You are what you eat. It’s an age-old idiom that become somewhat of a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true. Good nutrition always has and always will play a vital role in preserving our physical abilities. This is especially important information for seniors who wish to stave off mobility issues that hinder […]
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Do you live with an older adult? If so, you’re likely on high alert most of the time. Naturally, you’re inclined to do whatever it takes to keep your aging parent happy and healthy. He/she is likely to have a mobility issue or two, based on nothing more than the fact that he/she is elderly.
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We all know that maintaining a healthy diet and getting in some daily exercise is good for our health. But, as we age, sticking to such regular routines can be pretty difficult. With growing aches and pains along with limited mobility, exercising can especially be tough for older adults. That doesn’t mean it should be
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When a care recipient is contending with a mobility issue, a caregiver tends to place his/her focus on that physical limitation. While we are helping our loved ones with their mobility issues, what are we doing to address their emotional pain? Chartwell.com reports that the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) says that reduced
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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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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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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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A mobility scooter is a cost-effective alternative to an electric wheelchair. Its primary function is to help people who require assistance traveling longer distances. Scooters can have three or four wheels, a place for the driver to rest his/her feet and a steering column to control the turning and direction of the scooter. Would a
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