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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You can never be too safe in the bathroom. Although it’s a room in the home that we use repeatedly, it should never be taken for granted. Obviously, a bathroom has slippery surfaces that make it easier to slip and fall. It is especially important to make your bathroom slip-free if it is regularly used
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If we’re being honest, most of us take the act of taking a shower for granted. It’s an act – generally a daily one – that requires little to no thought or effort. However, for seniors and individuals with disabilities, taking a shower can be a dangerous undertaking. In fact, you don’t have to have
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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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Welcome to our very first blog entry of 2019! On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and that you’re enjoying a very happy new year so far! In 2019, we will remain steadfastly committed to providing the absolute best combination of mobility solutions and customer
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Every single one of us uses the bathroom each and every day. We don’t need to get into all of the details about what goes on in there, but the bottom line is that bathrooms are necessary parts of our lives. So, in spite of the dangers that lurk in our bathrooms, we all need
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Slipping and falling – these unintentional occurrences may seem commonplace, but they are not to be underestimated. They are incredibly dangerous and happen a lot more often than you may think. And, as you may have guessed, a person’s chances of slipping and falling significantly increase with age. According to the Public Health Agency of
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