The Important Practice Of Outdoor Fall Prevention

It’s official. We’re right in the middle of the last week of summer. However, here in Calgary, it can be understood if you have the impression that the summertime ended long ago. Albertans are no strangers to winter weather conditions before the fall even begins. As a...

3 Steps To Keeping Seniors Safe All Autumn Long

The calendar claims that it’s still the summertime until September 22nd. However, here in Calgary, we’re already experiencing the cold temperatures associated with the autumn season. It’s no secret that colder weather impacts the health of all who endure it. However,...

How To Secure Maximum Comfort And Safety For Wheelchair Users

For most of us, walking is an easy enough task. We practically take for granted that our two legs can move one ahead of the other, back and forth, for about as long as we choose. As we age, this is a privilege that we can’t take for granted. Of course, aging isn’t the...

Making Your Bathroom A Lot Less Slippery

Slips and falls seem to be sending Canadians to hospitals in record numbers. Last month, The Canadian Press reported, via the CBC News website, that unintentional falls are the most common cause of injury throughout Canada. Nearly 1,800 emergency department visits per...

Finding The Keys To Eliminating A Senior’s Fear Of Falling

We’ve often discussed the extreme importance of bathroom safety, here on the Advantage Home Health Solutions Blog. Naturally, we’ve pointed out the obvious fact that, as we age, our strength and balance decreases, making us all more susceptible to slips and falls. It...

For Seniors, There Is Truly No Place Like Home

They say “there’s no place like home”. This isn’t simply some cheesy cliché. It’s a truth that is especially meaningful for members of our elderly population. We all find comfort in being at home. It’s the place where we spend most of our time. We grow, learn and love...