-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 age. Cases of diabetes that are unchecked [...]
Things To Do With Senior Parents Living At Home If you have senior parents living at home with you, chances are you’ve sometimes thought about different ways to spend quality time with them and break up the regular routines. This is great chance to truly appreciate each other’s company and allow for making some [...]
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 [...]
What Is National Immunization Awareness Month? August has been titled the National Immunization Awareness Month across North America. There are events held throughout the month, both physical and on social media, spreading awareness of the importance it is to get vaccinated and the benefits of doing so. Many friendly competitions take place at health [...]
The Importance Giving Seniors Freedom In a traditional senior home, seniors are programmed to live by a strict schedule. There is a set time when they have to get up in the morning, a set time for them to dine, and a set time for them to socialize a little then head back to rest. [...]
Dementia Action Week Dementia Action Week (DAW), originally known as Dementia Awareness Week, is taking place from May 20th to the 26th. DAW announced that this years’ goal is to “encourage people to take action to improve the lives of those affected by dementia and create a dementia-friendly environment where those with dementia do [...]
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 [...]
