We are living in unprecedented times. At last check, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed nearly 600 cases of the coronavirus in Canada. A week ago, there were 93. If you are the caregiver of an elderly person, your concern for his/her health has likely...
These days, the coronavirus is making headline news. It’s certainly an unfortunate situation, to say the least, given that the infectious disease has already impacted north of 90,000 people across the world. Sadly, more than 3,000 people have perished due to...
You may assume that because we’re still enduring the winter season, sunscreen isn’t necessary. It’s a myth that protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays is a practice only needed during the summer. It’s important to understand that as long as the sun is out,...
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all get restful, relaxing sleeps each night? To do so, we’d have to be in dreamland for a minimum of seven to eight hours straight. For many of us, busy lifestyles don’t make good night’s sleeps possible. But, it’s even harder for...
Everyone who lives with older adults is very well aware of the many physical challenges they face. We make it our duties to ensure the safety and well-being of the seniors in our lives. However, it’s important for us to remember that, while helping our elderly loved...
This isn’t the first blog we’ve ever posted about bathroom safety. And it’s certainly not likely to be the last. Not enough can be said about the importance of safeguarding your bathroom in order to ensure the safety of the seniors who use it. Of course, stepping up...