by michael | Mar 5, 2026 | Health
According to Heart & Stroke, more than 6 million Canadians are currently living with heart disease or stroke, with roughly 160,000 to 163,000 Canadian adults newly diagnosed with ischemic heart disease annually. Heart disease is the second leading cause of...
by michael | Feb 11, 2026 | Health
Watching the snow fall from the comfort of your home is one of this season’s most beautiful pleasures. However, wintry conditions in the Greater Toronto Area also pose a potential safety threat: ice. Ice can turn everyday routines into calculated risks. A simple walk...
by michael | Jan 25, 2024 | Family Support, Health, Homecare
Incontinence is not the most comfortable subject to talk about at any age. However, when it impacts an older loved one, speaking openly about it is the first step to helping manage its symptoms. This distressing condition not only affects the person’s physical health...
by michael | Dec 12, 2023 | Health, Heart Health
Heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, are traumatic events that can permanently affect the patient’s lifestyle. Suddenly, new medications, dietary changes, exercise regimens, and more frequent medical appointments and tests become part of their “new normal” as...
by michael | Nov 1, 2023 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support, Fitness & Activities, Health, Homecare
November is Fall Prevention Month in Canada, a time to raise awareness about preventing falls and fall-related injuries. According to StatsCan, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians, with 20 – 30 percent of seniors experiencing one or more falls...
