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How To Help Older Adults Who Are Lonely And Depressed
This holiday season, there’s a uniquely special gift that many elderly individuals likely have on their wish lists – your time. Because of the pandemic, many people have been isolated from their extended families. This has been particularly difficult on seniors. Especially if they battle with mobility issues, older adults may already be suffering emotionally. A lack of independence makes being lonely a very hard thing to deal with.
Preventing The Cold From Making Your Elderly Loved One Sick
On behalf of the entire Advantage Home Health Solutions team, we would like to offer our deepest respect to all those who are and have been members of the Canadian Armed Forces. With Remembrance Day today, we are particularly mindful to pay tribute to those who have given their lives to protect our nation.
No one likes being cold. But for older adults, frigid temperatures can exacerbate or even bring on unwanted health concerns. Seniors tend to lose body heat quicker than their younger counterparts. This is especially true for those who battle with such conditions as diabetes or thyroid problems, alerts Companions For Seniors.
Maximizing Safety In Your Home With A Stair Lift
For many elderly Canadians, mobility issues make everyday living quite challenging. Take climbing the stairs, for example. Those who battle with balance and strength issues may find going up and down steps a harrowing process. Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way. With the help of a stair lift, a person’s safety can be maximized in his/her home.
The Art Of Keeping Mom And Dad Comfortably At Home
Most elderly people require some type of care. As a result, many Canadians are choosing to have their aging parents live at home instead of in long-term care facilities. But how can they keep Mom and Dad at home safely and comfortably?
How To Make Halloween Fun For Seniors
Halloween will soon be here! Undoubtedly, kids all across Canada are gearing up for trick or treating. Or are they? Clearly, we’re experiencing times when social distancing is a continued requirement. In addition to keeping children safe, our elderly loved ones must be protected from the spread of coronavirus. What to do?
How To Keeping Seniors Warm In The Months To Come
The fall has definitely arrived. Here in Calgary, that means that temperatures can already dip below zero on any given day. Unfortunately, the winter will be here faster than we know it. As a result, we all must prepare to keep as warm as possible.
This goes double for our elderly loved ones. Naturally, they are more susceptible to the ill health effects brought on by the cold. What should be done to keep seniors warm in the months to come?
Getting Your Elderly Loved Ones In On The Action This Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving taking place this coming weekend, families all over Canada are preparing for big meals. Sadly, COVID-19 may prevent many of those meals from being as big as they have been in previous years. Nevertheless, this Thanksgiving is still bound to be a time when people acknowledge how lucky they are.
Many Canadian families are very lucky to still have grandparents and even great grandparents take part in their holidays. Naturally, it’s important for seniors to feel included in family festivities. Are you looking for ways to get your elderly loved ones in on the action this Thanksgiving?
3 Ways For Wheelchair Users To Maximize Their Comfort
Here are three ways for wheelchair users to maximize their comfort:
Which Type Of Walker Is Best For You?
Are you experiencing trouble with balance? Is it difficult to take steps without feeling unsteady on your feet? Do you find walking to be a tiresome and even painful experience? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may be time to invest in a high-quality walker. You should note, however, that not just any walker will do. It’s important to get the right walker just for you!