by maria | Nov 21, 2024 | Fitness & Activities, Health, Homecare
November is Fall Prevention Month in Canada. This is a time to raise awareness about the severe health outcomes that can happen from accidental falls and encourage individuals, the government, the business community, and others to take preventative measures against...
by maria | Jul 11, 2024 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family Support, Health
Many of us treasure memories of our moms or dads preparing healthy, nutritious meals in the kitchen for our families, knowing they loved to prepare food as much as we enjoyed eating it! However, many people tend to develop memory issues or cognitive impairment as they...
by michaellu | Apr 18, 2024 | Health
We all experience anger at various times, letting off steam when we feel frustrated or threatened. However, in most cases, the feelings subside relatively quickly, and our emotions level off, which helps us achieve a calmer state. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can...
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...
