Spring is Here: Outdoor Activities for Seniors Through the winter season, seniors stayed warm indoors, avoiding the snow at all cost. Spring comes with many lovable perks such as fresh air which provides more energy, cleans your lungs, strengthens your immune system and boosts your mood. Additionally, research has found that spending some time [...]
Combating Loneliness: Keeping Your Senior Connected and Involved A recent study found a correlation between loneliness and cancer mortality risks, indicating that the role of loneliness is a significant factor to cancer’s course. The release of stress hormones is triggered by the feeling of loneliness, which ultimately associates with higher blood pressure, decreased resistance [...]
The Importance of Keeping Your Aging Senior Active A study recently conducted by the Australian Hearing Association discovered that 90% of the younger generation often look up to seniors for advice in areas such as health and living habits. Another study on Health.com found that as we age, our cognitive powers improve as well. [...]
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Heart Disease in Seniors Heart disease is a scary topic, but one that should be taken seriously. As you age, your risks of developing problems increases, but if you follow the simple steps below you can greatly reduce your chances of encountering these issues. Eat Fruits & Vegetables The effects [...]
Agnes Trylinski Wins the BCCPA Home Care Provider of the Year Our very own Agnes Trylinski has won Care Provider of the Year in the Home Health category! To learn more about this accomplishment and what it means, below is an excerpt from the BC Care Providers Association detailing the awards. After receiving a [...]
How Seniors Can Get More Exercise No matter what age you are, incorporating exercise and a well-balanced diet will ensure your health and longevity. For seniors, exercise and physical activity increases mobility and actually prevents certain signs of aging. It’s important to remember that if you have been inactive for some time, start slowly towards [...]
Tips for Enjoying a Safe Camping Trip this Summer Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy summer in Canada. There are many great parks, beaches, mountains, and much more to explore. Although it’s not always easy to get close to nature as we get older, it’s still an incredibly fun, and [...]
The 6 Best Sporting Ideas for Seniors Staying physically is extremely important for seniors. Many studies found that the benefits of staying active into your old age include preventing disease, diabetes, as well as many other health problems. It has also been linked to lessening the chances of encountering depression and other cognitive [...]
As you age, keeping fit becomes increasingly important, and more difficult to maintain. While you don’t need to do a 5mk marathon (but we won’t stop you) you should do daily exercise and low impact stretching to stay limber and active. Everyone will be at a different level and you should never do any [...]
How to get back into fitness in your golden years If you feel like you’re slowing down with age don’t worry! It’s never too late to start a new fitness plan for yourself. Now we aren’t talking about an intense gym workout routine that will have you lifting weights or running miles, we [...]
