As people get older, they begin to consider many more safety factors within their life. Their bodies begin to move a bit slower, their limbs may not have the strength that they were once used to, and there may be difficulty in cognitive function. Even some medical conditions can have sudden impacts that could contribute…
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Aug
24
2022
Over the past decade, Canada has seen a significant increase in the number of senior citizens wanting to remain working or rejoin the workforce. According to census data from Statistics Canada, more than 53 percent of men aged 65 or older and 38.8 percent of women of the same age were still working in some…
Aug
22
2022
Unfortunately, there are those out there who want to financially prey on anyone they can through phone scams. Even more despicable, they will prey on the elderly, who may not understand that it is even a scam. These types of scams come in many different forms, and they continue to get more clever in their…
Aug
17
2022
There are several different types of Dementia, with one of the most common forms being Lewy Body Dementia, also referred to as LBD. This type of Dementia happens to over 1 Million people in the United States alone. There are many common factors between LBD and other types of Dementia, but it also has its…
Aug
15
2022
Unfortunately, there still tends to be a large stigma for many people around the condition of Dementia. A stigma includes any negative behavior or attitude toward the subject of Dementia and those living with it, purely on the basis that they are afflicted with the disease. Of course, there is absolutely no real reason or…
Aug
10
2022
The physical and mental health benefits of caring for a pet have been long established for people of virtually any age. Although, new search seems to indicate that senior citizens, in particular, may greatly benefit from a furry friend. The National Poll on Health Aging surveyed 2,051 adults between the ages of 50 to 80,…
Jul
25
2022
Summertime brings lots of fun in the sun, but it can also bring extreme temperatures that affect everyone, regardless of age. However, due to several different factors, it’s incredibly important to look out for older Canadians during those hot summer months. As people get older, their physiology changes, making them more sensitive to summer heat,…
Jul
15
2022
Being a family caregiver can be a demanding, emotional, and stressful job. Because of the love they have for this person, they are willing to spend their time, often without financial assistance, caring for them so they can be comfortable, safe, and healthy, surrounded by people who love them. Even if they’re not a family…
Jul
04
2022
Staying active and exercising is an important thing to do no matter the person’s age. However, as people age, they should be more conscious of their muscles and bones. Not only that, but they should be aware of how aging can cause additional strain on them, and what exercises they can do to strengthen…
Jun
24
2022
As we get older, we may find that our joints and muscles become stiffer, less flexible, or even painful for various reasons. Sometimes it could be arthritis-related, trauma from a past injury, chronic pain, or just the result of aging. Unfortunately, as we age, it can be difficult to properly stretch or strengthen these parts…