For many older adults, staying steady on their feet is a cumbersome task. For them, slips and falls can lead to significant injuries. “In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older,” reports the Public Health Agency of Canada, “Injuries from falls reduce older adults’
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Are you ready for the summer season to begin? You don’t have to wait too long! The summertime officially gets underway on Thursday, June 20th. This time of year is generally a very exciting one for most Canadians. By now, we’re more than ready for a good stretch of warmth and sunshine. Older adults enjoy
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Where should I go on vacation? With May starting today, this is probably a question you’ll be asking yourself with a little more consistency in the weeks to come. With spring in full swing and summer on the way, it’s the ideal time of year to plan a trip. While travelling can be fun for
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The simple act of standing upright is one that most of us take for granted. However, it’s widely known that, as we age, we can’t take perfect balance for granted. One of the top concerns that older adults have is falling down and hurting themselves. After all, as Age Safe Canada puts it, falls have
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Most of us take walking for granted. We’re simply used to being able to move our legs independently to get from one place to the next. It’s an expected part of our daily lives. However, it’s important we make no mistake about the fact that walking is a privilege. As we get older, it’s one
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With the spring season finally here, we are about to enjoy longer days with more warmth and sunshine. For many Canadians, this is a wonderful time of year. With winter finally behind us, we can make more plans to head outdoors and enjoy the weather with family and friends. For many Canadian seniors, however, the
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By this time next week, the spring season will officially be in full effect! Even though we must admit that it was a pretty mild winter, here in Toronto, we’re happy to welcome the return of warmth and sunshine. If you live with elderly loved ones, you’re likely excited about the prospect of taking them
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According to the Canadian Medical Association, Canada is undergoing a massive demographic shift. Their website reports that there are now more Canadians over the age of 65 than there are under 14. By 2036, older adults will make up a quarter of the population. A recent CMA survey, conducted with the help of the National
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Acts of fraud have likely been in existence for as long as humans have been on Earth. Of course, it’s extremely unfortunate when someone is a victim of fraud. Identity theft, for example, can take a person several months to rectify. This is especially true during an era where we spend so much time online.
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Today is Valentine’s Day! It’s known as a celebration of romantic love between couples. However, there should be no shortage of love being shown to all those who are dear to you. Of course, this would include the older adults in your family. Naturally, they need our love and care all throughout the year. This
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