CARP – A New Vision of Aging for Canada North Fraser Chapter Welcomes BC’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie Ms. Mackenzie will be available to answer questions about her first year as BC’s Seniors Advocate, her role and how her office can make a...
Read moreFoot Problems Foot pain and foot disorders are common complaints among older people. Foot pain makes it harder to walk and carry out your daily functions. You may also have trouble with your balance and your chance of falling increases...
Read moreFoot Problems Diagnosis & Tests Your podiatrist or other trained healthcare professional will evaluate your feet based on: your medical history, including your family history for foot problems, arthritis, diabetes, or other related conditions...
Read moreArthritis Care and Treatment To help you control your pain, maximize your joint movements, prevent or slow down joint damage, and stay as healthy and active as possible, your healthcare professional will use a multi-pronged treatment approach...
Read moreBasic Facts & Information Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints? Does it take you longer to get out of bed than it used to? Are your knees, hands, hips, neck or lower back aching more than before? Have you noticed that some of the...
Read moreFoot Problems Foot pain and foot disorders are common complaints among older people. Foot pain makes it harder to walk and carry out your daily functions. You may also have trouble with your balance and your chance of falling increases. But just...
Read moreStaying healthy as you age Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age and that doesn’t change just because you have a few more grey hairs. As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including...
Read more10 warning signs of Alzheimer To help you know what warning signs to look for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer Society has developed the following list: 1. Memory loss that affects day-to-day function It’s normal to forget things occasionally...
Read morehttps://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/Multimedia/Videos.asp?ReportID=37077 Elderly personal care includes companionship and also assistance with daily activities. In most instances, elderly personal care services are provided to elderly people...
Read morePersonal Care For Elderly People https://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/Multimedia/Videos.asp?ReportID=37076 Providing personal care for elderly people is not just providing them physical support but also giving unconditional love and emotional...
Read moreA caregiver provides support to the people taking care of the elderly beloved ones who face a rough time in coping up with life due to old age or some disease. A belief is there that if our parents remain alive, we feel fortunate enough in our...
Read moreYes it is indeed possible to be cared for in your own home, just like it is done in a hospital or nursing home. Let us face the bare fact: our aged parents or relatives need constant care and attention as their faculties are not as sharp as...
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