“Falls among older adults are a public health concern worldwide,” contends the Government of Canada, “According to the World Health Organization, about a third of older adults fall each year. The percentage ranges from 32% to 42% for those 70 years or older.” If you...
“There’s no place like home.” This age-old idiom was popularized by the iconic 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. The phrase, which was famously uttered by the movie’s protagonist, Dorothy, was actually first coined in the 1823 song “Home, Sweet Home”. The lyrics were...
The Government of Canada discusses a number of falls risks that can happen to seniors in their Safe Living Guide. Often, these risks can inhibit the ability of seniors to age in place in the homes they’re comfortable in, homes they’ve known for sometimes decades. In...
With age, we tend to lose strength and balance. As a result, falls can occur more easily for older adults. Statistically, this has been proven. Falls have been determined as the number one cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations of Canadian seniors....
At no point would we suggest that a senior citizen do any heavy weightlifting. We would, however, strongly encourage older adults to exercise on a regular basis. Keeping active is a key way to maintain optimum health, no matter your age. For seniors, a little light...
Mobility issues are difficult for people of all ages. For many elderly adults, moving around without the fear of slipping and falling can be difficult. Aches, pains and ailments brought on by old age are common factors for why people require mobility solutions such as...
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