Staying safe while staying in your home alone Being independent is one of the most important things for seniors, and living in your own home is a big part of maintaining ones independence and freedom. Plus, often time’s seniors can live much longer, and happier, if they’re able to live in their own [...]
Learn how Physical Therapy can help seniors stay healthy Physical therapy is a great way to maintain your vitality and stay feeling young as you age. Not only does it help individuals recover from an injury or accident, it can also ease the symptoms of many age related issues including arthritis and stroke. [...]
How chocolate can help you age gracefully Chocolate is one of the world’s greatest treasures. It’s enjoyed by most everyone in the world, and many people live and die by its health benefits. Unfortunately, as we age, many people forget about its health benefits and look at chocolate as more of a treat, [...]
More Travel Tips for Seniors With summer coming to an end, young people are heading back to school and work, making it the perfect time for seniors to enjoy a great, and less vacation. Travelling as a senior can be difficult, but there are no age limits to travel. Any aggravation travel or [...]
Brain Awareness Week Brain health is a topic we have covered extensively here at Care At Home Services. From Brain Games, Alzheimer’s Research and Dementia Risk Prevention, to Continuing Your Education and Brain Terms & Knowledge, we know that mental health is important to living a long and fulfilling life. A great resource [...]
Continuing your education as you age Education has traditionally been something for the young to help them prepare for their careers and their adult life. However, this isn’t the case any more and many groups, including the World Health Organization, recommend active aging with lifelong learning. Gone are the days of an excuse, [...]
What happens to our bodies as we age Aging is something we are all familiar with, along with the tell-tale signs of sore joints, grey hair, and wrinkles that show just how much we’ve laughed. But most of us don’t really understand what is happening to our bodies as we age, or what [...]
Advancements in Alzheimer’s Research Alzheimer’s Disease affects approximately 747,000 Canadians and is something we have touched on in our past post: Tips to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and Dimentia. It is a disease the for a long time seemingly had no preventative measures and no cure in sight. However in the past few [...]
Technology For Seniors: What tech do seniors love Many seniors fear new technology, worrying that it will be too complicated for them to learn to use, or that they will somehow break the expensive equipment. Let us put those fears to rest with our list of gear that is great for seniors. Many [...]
Caring for loved ones with Heart Failure February is National Heart Month, and with heart disease playing the second leading cause of death in Canada, and affecting approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults. Things are getting better as more people are educated on making healthy food choices, being more active, and the effects of [...]
