As Canada continues to take steps towards fully reopening, retirement homes must balance safety with the loosening restrictions. Throughout April, legal vaccine mandates for employees in retirement homes will be lifted, as they already have been throughout most of the province.This means seniors will have to be a little more careful as they navigate the…
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Apr
19
2022
Bonding with animals can help to reduce stress, and it can even ease bouts of depression. There are a lot of benefits to having animals around for anyone, and those benefits are only magnified as we age. Companionship is extremely important as we go through the trials of getting older. When we’re looking for the…
Apr
19
2022
When it’s time to choose a retirement home, making the best decision will depend on a few important factors. It’s best to go into your decision with as much information as possible. Sometimes, half of the battle is simply in knowing which questions to ask. It’s also always a good idea to have a list…
Apr
12
2022
The human brain needs a lot of different nutrients to function properly. Your brain requires zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin E, and a laundry list more. Essentially, every nutrient that your body takes in gives your brain a boost in one way or another. As we get older, the body cannot absorb these nutrients as…
Apr
12
2022
Scientists have long studied the effects different activities have on the brain, exploring everything from driving in a vehicle to floating in a spaceship. Through this exploration, we have discovered that taking part in acts of play affects neurobiology on a fundamental level. Incorporating these findings into assisted living programs has proven beneficial to the…
Apr
05
2022
The wellness of our senior communities is important, and today, we have more tools than ever to create great routines. When we take a holistic approach to staying healthy, it means we take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration when we think about what is working and what is not. This includes making positive changes…
Mar
21
2022
An active senior lifestyle not only bolsters a senior’s physical health, it also greatly increases positivity and overall mood. Who wouldn’t want to still feel limber as a senior? There are so many fun activities for seniors in assisted living, which means that a senior should be in good shape in order to enjoy them!…
Mar
18
2022
A healthy senior is a happy senior. Good nutrition for seniors is vital for ensuring that seniors always feel their best. The right diet for seniors can be hard to develop, given the different nutritional needs for each senior depending on any disorders or ailments. However, for the most part, dietary needs are typically the…
Mar
03
2022
Many people over the age of fifty struggle with isolation and loneliness. Studies show that these issues put older adults at higher risk of developing dementia and other health issues. Who knew that encouraging senior friendship could actually fight against heart disease and stroke? A few scientific studies have indicated that maintaining strong social connections…
Feb
15
2022
When it comes time to choose the best avenue of care for your elderly parents, no answer is ever easy. With every positive, there is typically a negative. So, let’s assess the pros and cons of moving your elderly parents into your home. Should My Elderly Parent Move in with Me? You might ask yourself,…