Safety Tips for Seniors
Criminals often regard seniors as easy targets for many kinds of crimes. It is important to be aware of these crimes and to learn how to prevent them. Watch out for Con Artists and Con Games. Remember...
View ArticleBeat the heat
Every summer, thousands of Canadians suffer from heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration of. Seniors are more susceptible to heat related illnesses as their bodies do not effectively cool down and...
View ArticleFoot loose and fancy free
Good foot care can keep you mobile. Remember: Walking is the best exercise for your feet. Pantyhose or stockings should be the correct size and free of seams. Do not cut off corns or calluses with a...
View ArticleNeed to help someone with their personal care?
Be patient Allow as much privacy and independence as possible, without risking safety is you’re helping with bathing or showering Help to wrap a towel or cloth around private body parts and pin it...
View ArticleSummertime Eating and Drinking
The suns out, the pavements hot, and the last thing you want to eat is a bowl full of soup. Follow these diet tips and be prepared for the summer months ahead. Skip hot, heavy meals and go for small...
View ArticleTips for staying active in the heat
It may be summer and the weather may be hot, but that’s no reason to stop working out! Follow these tips to stay active in the heat: Check weather reports. High heat and humidity can cause exhaustion,...
View Article8 ways to get someone eating
A common nutritional problem that can affect care recipients in poor health involves those in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, Cancer and AIDS. Here are a top list of ways to help your care recipient to...
View ArticleTips For Coping With Poor Appetites
It’s often very difficult to regain appetite while recovering from an injury, surgery, or even an illness. In the Caregiver Compass, Christine Stewart says that what happens most times is that it can...
View ArticleWhat to Watch for After a Fall
The Aftermath of a Fall When you fall or witness a fall, do not take it lightly. Even though everything appears to be okay, falls may have after-effects in the days that follow. Consider visiting a...
View ArticleConsequences of a Fall
Knowing the potential consequences of a fall and what to do will help you to recover fast and return to normal life. Physical Physical complications are very common after a fall. It is the most common...
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Doctor’s Notes
There is a general idea among the elderly and their families that depression is part of normal aging, but it is not! Though depression is a very common issue, timely diagnosis and treatment with...
View Article3 simple shifts for better health
By Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP If there were three simple things you could do every day to turn your health around, would you do them? What if all three were easy to do, did not take any time and cost...
View ArticleAvoiding the risks of drug interactions
By Dr. Michael Gordon One of the great miracles of modern medicine is the development of potent medications that can alter the natural history of once-fatal or disabling illnesses. In the past, a...
View ArticleUnderstanding Immunizations
By Deb Jenkins, RN, BscN, MN Medical advances have afforded us one of the greatest success stories in human history: Immunizations. Many of us can remember disease outbreaks that have caused serious...
View ArticleAvoiding the risks of drug interactions
By Dr. Michael Gordon One of the great miracles of modern medicine is the development of potent medications that can alter the natural history of once-fatal or disabling illnesses. In the past, a...
View ArticleFour ways to improve focus and memory
Normal aging leads to changes in many skills associated with memory and thinking. Here are four strategies that can help enhance your focus and your ability to process incoming information: When...
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