Preparing a nutritious dinner can be one of life’s everyday pleasures. There are also times when planning meals, shopping for groceries and cooking become more difficult than they used to be. For an older adult living independently, someone recovering from...
Can you believe that the summertime is almost here? On Friday, June 20th, we can officially welcome the return of the summer season! As you know, summer in Calgary and across Alberta is a time many people look forward to. The longer days and warm weather make it...
Throughout the vast majority of our lives, we have been told to eat nutritious foods. Everything from “you’ll rot your teeth” to “you’re going to get sick” have been used as reasons to opt for fruits and veggies over candies and chips. We may have hated the advice as...
Spring is here! Although the weather never tends to cooperate right away, the changing of the seasons from winter to spring means that longer and warmer days are on the way. What that means, for many Canadians, is that there will be more opportunities to go outside...
“I’m finding it difficult to walk.” “It’s hard to get up on my feet.” “I don’t think I can get up those steps.” All of these phrases are too commonly uttered by senior citizens who experience pain in their legs. Leg pain can be a common concern among older adults. It...
Welcome to the last Advantage Home Health Solutions blog for 2022! On behalf of our entire team, we would like to wish you a very happy, safe and prosperous new year. As we all prepare for the start of 2023, we’re likely thinking about the ways in which we can make...