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 [...]
The Best Activities to Enjoy with your Aged Parents This Winter The winter can be a tough time for older people because of the limits that the weather can have on their mobility. Luckily, there are many groups and organizations that are aware of this issue, and put on great events, as well as [...]
Dementia: What to do when a loved one has dementia Living or being a caregiver for someone with dementia is fulfilling. You’re helping them live a much more full and active life. However, it can also be both mentally and physically exhausting work. Many people go through this dilemma and these feelings. You [...]
Pet Ownership Can Help You Live Better Feeling down? Try adopting an animal! Animal ownership is proven to be one of the best ways to increase your overall happiness level. Imagine if someone were to knock on your door at this moment and pass you a basket with a small puppy in it. [...]
Checklist for Finding the Best Care at Home Service Being in the familiar surroundings of home can help many seniors’ live better and longer lives. However without research, it can be tough for seniors to find the perfect care at home service provider and caregiver. This is where the services of a home [...]
Why BC is the Perfect Place to Live at Home as you Age British Columbia and Canada are aging. In 20 years, one quarter of British Columbians will be over 65, and less and less of them are interested in living in group homes. Where does that leave us? Cities are an obvious [...]
Maintaining your Sight As you Age For hundreds of thousands of Canadians, vision lose has significantly impacted their lives. Many people end up becoming depressed because they’re no longer able to do daily activities like reading, writing, or caring for others. Without assistance in dealing with vision changes, many people, particularly seniors, may [...]
Breast Cancer and Early Detection October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and these days it would be hard to find anyone that hasn’t been affected in some way by this specific type of cancer. Whether it was a loved one, a friend, or even yourself, all of us in some way, shape, or [...]
Senior spine and back issues as we age These days if you asked a group of people to raise their hand if they have back pain the majority of the room would have their hand up. There are many factors of modern life that lead to spine pain/issues including: Poor posture Spinal Stenosis, [...]
World Sight Day and Senior Eye Health As we age, many aspects of our daily life and mobility start to wear and that includes our vision. As time moves on many of us will face loss of our vision to one degree or another, and this generally will come on very gradually, a [...]
