According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, approximately 310,000 Canadians live in health care and related institutions. This excludes Quebec. Of these individuals, about 143,000 live in nursing homes where more than 90 percent of residents are over the age of 65. As well, there are twice as many women as there are men
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When choosing between a scooter and a power wheelchair it is important to understand the differences between each category and within each category to determine the best fit for your needs. A scooter is a mobility aid featuring 3 or 4 wheels and uses a tiller and handlebars to steer and drive the device.
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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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On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Canada Day tomorrow! Even with the coronavirus pandemic not yet behind us, there is still plenty you can do to celebrate the 153rd birthday of our nation. Of course, safety measures must continue to be taken. And this
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Senior citizens deserve all of the love, care and support we can give them. After all, they are our parents and grandparents. They brought us into this world. We were nurtured and raised by them. And, as adults with older parents, it’s our jobs to ensure we care for those who showed us what caring
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Summer officially starts on June 20th! How can the seniors in your life enjoy this summer? Needless to say, keeping them protected from the spread of COVID-19 remains a top priority. However, this doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the warmth and sunshine that summer brings. They just have to take extra precautions to do so
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Most seniors are generally pretty comfortable at home. Having reached a point in their lives when going out on the town isn’t particularly of interest to them, staying at home is an enjoyable way to spend time. Of course, these days, staying at home has taken on a whole new look. It’s a requirement, as
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We are officially two weeks away from Christmas! We’re willing to bet that, like many other Canadians, you haven’t fully completed your holiday gift shopping yet. It’s understandable. You’re a busy person. Between work, the kids and caring for your aging parent, you have a lot on your plate. It’s hard to even think about
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You’d be hard pressed to find any medical professional who doesn’t believe in the benefits of exercise. Of course, we’re all made up of different shapes and sizes, so the types of exercise we all need will vary from person to person. For some of us, heavy weightlifting is a huge key to the ambition
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Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month? It’s unquestionable that we should all be concerned about our safety every month of the year. However, this month, special attention is brought to the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations in Canada. Don’t assume that only older adults are prone to falling. They join
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