The Internet can be quite intimidating to people who are not used to using it, such as our elderly family members. At Safe Care we strive to provide your loved ones with as much independence as possible while remaining safe and happy. Part of...
Read more“A blessing is the only way I can describe being in my 70’s and still having my mother, my best friend here to talk to every day. As wonderful as it is, last year while I was getting some groceries for her, she fell and broke her hip...
Read moreIt seems like Vancouver’s winter weather is finally upon us. For many, this is when winter anxiety starts and it has nothing to do with the winter blues and snowstorms. Many people find this time of year stressful if they have elderly loved ones...
Read moreFinding the Perfect Gift Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you love shopping for them! Check out the unique ideas below to take the stress out of buying a gift for your elderly loved ones. Fun Gifts • A Weather Station shows time...
Read moreThe 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...
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