How Restful Sleep Benefits Our Overall Health

“Hitting the hay”, “catching some Z’s”, “getting some shuteye” and “crashing”. These are all euphemisms for something every one of us does on a daily basis. Going to sleep is a mandatory part of living. We don’t just get tired and need to sleep in order to get...

The Art Of Keeping Your Elderly Loved Ones From Falling

November is Fall Prevention Month! Of course, we should all be doing our best to prevent falls all year round. But this is the month when we get an extra special bulletin that reminds us that keeping upright is a key to optimum health. This is especially true for...

The Importance Of Personal Hygiene For Older Adults

It is not uncommon for older adults to neglect their cleanliness upkeep. For some, the reasons are memory-related. For others, the physical labour required to bathe is simply too much. No matter the reason for not keeping clean, a senior’s personal hygiene remains...

How To Create A More Accessible Home

If you live with an elderly loved one or person with mobility issues, you’ve undoubtedly had to make some changes to your home. Needless to say, it’s important to keep all of your home’s inhabitants safe. However, for those with disabilities, getting around the home...

4 Sound Solutions For Seniors To Sleep Better At Night

Who doesn’t love getting a good night’s sleep? Especially after a long day, most of us look very much forward to cuddling up under the covers. However, even during those super tired moments when we think we’re going to sleep soundly – we don’t. For many reasons, a lot...

You Can Never Be Too Safe In The Bathroom

Slips and falls occur all too often. For individuals who battle with mobility issues, the risk of slipping and falling is dramatically increased. This danger shouldn’t be overlooked. As reported by Toronto-based injury law firm, Jasmine Daya & Co., in 2017, the...