Dealing with loneliness as you age Loneliness and isolation can be a problem for people at any age, but tends to be more prominent in seniors over the age of 50, and more so if their spouse or partner has passed away. With isolation and loneliness come many physical and mental risks including [...]
Healthy recipes you can make at home Finding easy to make and delicious food isn’t always easy, but when you find a great recipe you can easily make it is very satisfying. The benefits of cooking at home are not just great tasting meals but healthy and balanced meals that don’t just satisfy [...]
Are your ready for retirement? Saving for retirement is no small feat these days. With most experts suggesting that you put away 10% - 15% into your retirement accounts to have enough to last through your retirement. There are some key things you can do to help you save for retirement today (it’s [...]
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 [...]
Brain Games for Seniors While many seniors will never show any signs of cognitive decline, there is a growing number that do experience a loss of skills and abilities to varying degrees as they age. While this can’t always be prevented, with cases like Alzheimer's or other debilitating diseases, there are many ways [...]
