The holidays are a time of joy, parties, cooking, and shopping. Most people really look forward to the holidays. However, seniors may not find joy in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. They may not have family or friends who are able to...
Read moreDo you worry about an older loved who lives alone? Maybe they are not as independent as they used to be, but they still want to live in their own home. This is where a freein-home assessment serves to give you and your loved one peace of mind. A...
Read moreWhen people think of home care, they typically think of seniors who need help with living their daily lives while they choose to age in their homes. Although home care does provide this for seniors, there are other people in the population that...
Read moreEveryone needs to change his or her habits, lifestyle, and clothes to adapt to changing seasons. Seniors are no exception; in fact they might require some extra help with their day-to-day lives during the colder months. Services who help seniors...
Read moreThousands of Senior Athletes Maintain Health Through Competition The 55+ BC Games is preparing for the annual event to occur in Coquitlam. Over 4,000 active seniors will play a wide range of sports and social activities during the event. The...
Read moreDid you know that the average person will walk enough during their lifetime to have completed four full trips around the earth? We rely on our mobility every day so it is imperative to maintain good podiatric health, especially as we begin to...
Read moreSeniors currently make up the largest demographic in the country and every year about one third of the senior population has a fall at home or while they are out. Unfortunately less than half of seniors will inform their doctors about a fall if...
Read moreSummer heat can be a dangerous thing for many people but especially for the elderly. Around 300 people die from heat every year in Canada – mainly in the Toronto & Montreal areas due to their heat waves. The majority of people who succumb to...
Read moreThe ability to communicate is a crucial part of our daily lives and it is something that most people don’t even think about; unfortunately for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia communication can become very tricky. Communication is often...
Read moreAssisting loved ones who have unique needs, such as the elderly or ill, can be a challenge for the majority of people. It is a huge testament to the love shared between family members however there will almost always be some doubts about whether...
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