Preventative Measures for Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes affects million of people worldwide. It’s a chronic disease that affects the way the body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. Many don’t even know they have the disease as symptoms are subtle and easily overlooked. Diabetes is very common and affects more people as they [...]
5 Foods That Are Great For Arthritis Relief Continuing with September’s theme of arthritis awareness, Care At Home Services would like to share with you the top 5 foods to ease arthritis symptoms. While it’s not necessarily possible to prevent arthritis by eating these foods, consuming them can ease inflammation and relief joint pain [...]
What Is Arthritis and How Can I Prevent It September is recognized annually as Arthritis Awareness Month. Half of all people aged 65 and older struggle with arthritis, with the most common symptoms being osteoarthritis and gout. Take the initial step to educate yourself and your senior loved one on the symptoms of arthritis [...]
The Importance Of Immunizations For Seniors You may not know it, (and we don’t blame you) but this month is National Immunization Awareness Month! There’s a lot of talk on social media these days about the value of vaccinations and immunizations, the possible side effects, and the general need for them. We’d like to [...]
The Four Signs of Caregiver Fatigue Often as our parents get old, our first instinct is to take care of them ourselves. While this could serve as a band-aid solution, prolonged period of caring for a loved one can take a serious toll on a person’s health, especially if they are without professional assistance. Below [...]
The Strawberry Tea Event At Care At Home Services, we believe that being involving seniors in the community is an important step towards improving their mental and physical health, as well as fostering meaningful connections and building friendships. That’s why each year, with the help of the Surrey municipality, we host an event specifically [...]
3 Tips for Stroke Prevention Age and predisposition to a family history of strokes are the primary vulnerabilities individuals have when it comes to their chances of having a stroke. Since strokes affect so many of us and seemingly come out of nowhere, it may have left you wondering if there are any preventative [...]
The Risks and Symptoms of a StrokeIt is reported that women are more likely than men to be a victim of stroke. In fact, one in five women will have a stroke in their lifetime. Fortunately, four out of five strokes are preventable by seeing your doctor every year.A stroke is caused by an interruption [...]
Celebrating Mental Health WeekThis year marks the 68th year of Mental Health Awareness Week taking place May 6 -12th, 2019. Mental Health is just like physical health, we all have one and we have to take care of it. The Canadian Mental Health Association defines mental health as “being more than being happy all the [...]
World Health Day 2019: Preventive Care For Seniors Each year, World Health Day brings awareness to a specific world health problem. This global movement is celebrated on April 7th under the leadership of the World Health Organization. This years’ key message is to bring health coverage to everyone in need without compromising other expenses [...]
