As you age, bathing can become more difficult, cumbersome, and even dangerous. When wet, the standard tub in a senior’s bathroom can easily lead to a fall. In fact, up to 80 percent of all falls that happen in one’s home occur in the bathroom. If you’re lucky, you can end up with some scrapes […]
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We naturally lose muscle mass as we get older. This process starts around the age of 36, and by the time we are 80 we’ve lost about 50% of our muscle mass. Long periods of inactivity can also cause us to lose a greater amount of muscle mass than we might normally. This has been […]
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Having a cell phone is a necessity for most people, including seniors. But that doesn’t mean that everyone has the money to pay for a brand new, top of the line smartphone and its monthly plan fee. Whatever the reason is that you’re looking for a low-cost cellphone plan, there are options available. In fact, […]
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The idea of moving to a long-term care facility isn’t something most people want to consider. But sometimes a long-term care home is the best option. Here are the top factors and questions you should consider when choosing a long-term care facility.
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There are many different and critically important things to consider before officially hiring an in-home caregiver for you or someone that you care about. In this article, we uncover everything you may need to know to help you find the right in-home caregiver.
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While falls are more common among seniors, they aren’t necessarily a “normal” part of aging and can be easily avoided. Physiotherapist Eric Leckie, takes us through the most common causes of falls in seniors and how to avoid them.
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