Unfortunately, summertime is almost up. This Monday, September 23rd, the fall season will begin. And that has a lot of people across the country already thinking about the winter. While many Canadians enjoy the winter for the opportunities to engage in winter sports...
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog listing a number of summer activities that were both fun and safe for seniors. Of course, at the time, we were still excited about the fact that there was “plenty” of summer left to enjoy. With the last week of August now here, we...
At Advantage Home Health Solutions, we proudly carry a number of mobility solutions to help those with mobility issues to live comfortably and independently. Among those mobility solutions are walkers, rollators, wheelchairs and scooters. They’re all great! But, of...
Many people may be under the impression that the worst experiences had by elderly people are illnesses, aches and pains. Diminished strength, trouble with balance and battles with mobility are all issues that many seniors contend with on a daily basis. However, you...
Most often, when we think about caring for seniors, we worry about their safety. Of course, their safety and well-being is important. However, it’s also important to remember that their mental and emotional states need just as much attention. That’s why, while the...
According to a 2016 report from the Alliance for a National Seniors Strategy, explains Sandra Martin in a special to The Globe and Mail, “in Canada, between 20 per cent and 30 per cent of people over the age of 65 fall annually, threatening their independence and...