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Time for some summer fun!
The summer heat has arrived! It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air with those you care for. Planning day trips with seniors can sometimes be challenging, so a little pre-planning can help ensure everything runs smoothly. Here are three day trip ideas that are easy and enjoyable for seniors.
Celebrating the importance of connections
National Friendship Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in August. No matter how old you are, it’s a time to celebrate friendships, old and new! As we grow older, friendships still remain an extremely important part to our happiness and well-being.
Why aren’t seniors getting the mental health help they need?
According to Statistics Canada, as many as 1.4 million elderly Canadians report feeling lonely (CBC Canada). Loneliness can increase the risk for many health problems and unhealthy habits. An effect of loneliness that is often overlooked is the impact it can have on a senior’s mental health.
Prevent a fall before it happens!
November is Fall Prevention Month; a time to raise awareness about how older adults can stay healthy, active and independent as they age. These images from Finding Balance Ontario show some warning signs of falls and simple tips on how you can reduce your chance of a fall.
Healthy Tip Tuesday: Activities for seniors when it’s cold outside
Ontario is bracing itself for a cold and snowy few months. Don’t let the cold winter stop you from being active. Here are some senior-friendly indoor activities that you and your loved ones can do during the cold winter months.
Do you know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s?
Identifying the sign of Alzheimer’s is key to ensuring that you or your loved one receives the right treatment. The Alzheimer Society has developed the following warning signs for Alzheimer’s
Healthy Tip Tuesday: You know what they say about cleanliness
Cleanliness is indeed an important component of a healthy lifestyle. As your loved ones age, staying on top of daily hygiene may require additional planning and time. We have put together this handy checklist to assist your loved one with their daily cleaning ritual.
Feeling a little stressed? Try these tips!
While to some it may appear that retirement is a time of carefree living; retirement can actually be a time of stress. Stress in seniors can come from relationships, finances and health among other things.
Food delivery systems: Are they worth the hype?
One of the modern conveniences available are food delivery systems; the companies allow you to place your grocery order online or via telephone and they deliver the groceries straight to your loved one’s door. Before you sign up for a delivery plan, here are some things to keep in mind.
What is your gut telling you?
Our gut, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, has the very important job of digesting, extracting nutrients and energy, and expelling the food that we consume. Researchers have long known that having a healthy gut is vital to our health.