“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...
Older adults are advised to get at least 7 to 8 hours of good-quality sleep each night. By regularly doing so, seniors can enjoy a number of health benefits. The problem, of course, is that getting a good night’s sleep is often difficult for the elderly. A combination...
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....
Ways to make aging in place more safe: The term “aging in place” is commonly used to describe when an elderly person continues to live in the comforts of his/her own family home. The term, however, can more accurately be explained as a situation in which an older...
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...
Living with an older adult who has mobility issues can certainly be challenging. Your natural instinct is to help him/her so that he/she doesn’t get injured. As you’re likely aware, seniors are prone to slips and falls. Many of those falls lead to hospitalizations....
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