August 16, 2022
Do you have an aging loved one with dementia? No matter how difficult it may be, it is important to them that you spend quality time with them. Participating in different activities together can help manage the behavioural changes that often come with this disease and improve their quality of life. The point of such …
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July 11, 2022
With age, seniors tend to become more sedentary owing to pain, increased weight, health problems or an increased risk of falling. Plus, there is a natural decline in agility and stamina. However, getting older does not mean you have to be inactive. Regular activity can have a positive impact on senior health and wellness, and …
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July 11, 2022
For some Ontario seniors, moving into a retirement community in the Niagara Region is an easy choice. They look forward to turning home maintenance and other everyday tasks over to someone else. Moving into a senior community will also give them more independence to engage in activities they enjoy. They look at it as an opportunity …
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June 7, 2022
Illness, injury and other health-related concerns can turn a senior’s life upside down. That’s why it’s tempting to regard the discharge of an aging loved from hospital as an indicator that things are finally going back to normal. However, this is not the case as there will most likely be numerous hospital visits over the …
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June 7, 2022
The retirement years can be one of the best periods in our lives. Think about it. You save so much time you would otherwise spend on daily household maintenance which you can use to explore lifelong interests or new hobbies. You can also use this freedom to spend quality time with loved ones. But, as …
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May 13, 2022
Are you searching for an assisted living or senior independent living facility for an aging loved one? It’s important enough thought into their accommodation for their health, happiness, and safety. But this choice is not easy. Where do you start? What are their needs? And what does the facility really offer? You want to feel …
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May 13, 2022
Moving an aging loved one into an affordable assisted living facility or senior independent living apartment can be a big challenge. Fortunately, there are many options. But choosing the right one can become an overwhelming task. Deciding when to make this transition is difficult. But once it’s decided, caregivers need to find a community where …
April 6, 2022
When you are looking to tour a retirement home in Niagara Falls, it’s necessary to prepare yourself to ensure you make the right choice. And while staff will be able to show you around the community, they may not address all of your concerns unless you bring them up. That’s why it’s important to prepare …
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March 23, 2022
While a relatively small organ, the heart is one of the hardest-working ones. About the size of a fist, it beats around 115,000 times and pumps approximately 2,000 gallons of blood every 24 hours. However, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year globally. To support your …
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March 15, 2022
There may be numerous reasons why a senior might move slower and become more sedentary in their daily life. These may include health-related issues like pain or weight gain. However, as we age, it becomes more important to engage in an active lifestyle. According to this article, physical activity reduces the risk of mortality-related factors …
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