Stepping Up Senior Care During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Stepping Up Senior Care During The Coronavirus Pandemic

There’s nothing easy about contending with a crisis. As the current coronavirus pandemic is proving for caregivers, it can be especially difficult to remain self-isolated and practice social distancing when you have an elderly loved one to look after. After all, going...
Making Improved Senior Safety A New Decade Priority

Making Improved Senior Safety A New Decade Priority

Welcome to 2020! Yes, we know that the year is now a week old, but since this is the first Advantage Home Health Solutions blog of the new year, we thought it was an opportune time to send out our well wishes to all our readers. We don’t have to remind you that 2020...
3 Tips For Encouraging Your Elderly Loved One To Bathe More Often

3 Tips For Encouraging Your Elderly Loved One To Bathe More Often

Does your elderly loved one have an aversion to bathing? Especially if your older parent is coping with a physical or mental disability, the task of bathing can be seen as painful, embarrassing or even unnecessary. Exercise patience. That’s probably the first and most...
Making Your Bathroom A Lot Less Slippery

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...
The Art Of Making Your Bathroom Safe And Sound For Seniors

The Art Of Making Your Bathroom Safe And Sound For Seniors

Bathrooms are known for their slippery surfaces. And because of those slippery surfaces, bathrooms have the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous room in the home. This is especially true for seniors and those with mobility issues. In blogs of past,...