Helping Seniors To Keep Their Cool All Summer Long

Although the spring season has only just gotten underway, we know that there are many Canadians who are already eagerly anticipating the summer. We have a little over two months for the summer to officially arrive, but it’s certainly not too early to begin planning...

Locating The Keys To Preventing Slips And Falls In The Bathroom

This certainly isn’t our first blog entry to highlight the many safety measures that are necessary in the bathroom. And it isn’t likely to be our last. As we’ve pointed out on numerous occasions, slips and falls are among the top causes of injuries in Canada each...

How To Make A Bedroom Senior Safe

The bathroom takes a lot of flack in the world of senior safety – and rightly so. This very blog has regularly called out the bathroom as a location in the home where many slips and falls take place. When you add the constant presence of water to the slippery surfaces...

3 Tips For Assisting Elderly People With Mobility Issues

Being a caregiver isn’t easy. Not only do you have cumbersome physical tasks to complete when assisting someone with his/her daily requirements, but you also endure the mental and emotional brunt of ensuring another person’s safety. This isn’t to say, of course, that...

Giving Older Adults Safer Bathroom Experiences

“The bathroom is a common place where people may get hurt,” the Government of Alberta reminds us on their MyHealth.Alberta.ca website, “Wet, slippery surfaces and hot water can cause injuries. By taking a few simple steps, you can get rid of some hazards in your...

Mixing All The Right Ingredients To Ensure Senior Safety

It’s no secret that all throughout Canada, senior citizens are experiencing slips and falls that lead to hospitalizations. On many occasions, the Advantage Home Health Solutions Blog has noted that falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and...