Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in people 65 and older? Approximately 3 million seniors are treated for injuries caused by a fall yearly. About 20 percent of falls lead to head injuries in s...
March
When people retire, their lives aren’t quite as busy as they once were, and they have much more time to do the things they take pride and pleasure in. Whether they live in their own home or in an assisted living facility, there are t...
March
Our bodies get older; it's inevitable, but that doesn't mean you have to stop doing what you love. It's that time of year again when we start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. No matter what age you...
March
Gerontology is the name for studying aging's social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects. Cataracts in the eyes (most common in seniors) are among the most common causes of blindness worldwide. This is...
March
Retirement living is like living in a little neighbourhood. Many places, like MLP, provide the comfort of living in the privacy of your own apartment while having most of the essential things you need to keep you happy and healthy wi...
March
Memory care is quite an essential aspect for our aging seniors, especially those who have been diagnosed with dementia. Working the memory with sensory activities can help our seniors connect to an emotional place which otherwise may b...
February
Dental care is a crucial part of everyone’s overall health and well-being. That includes our seniors over the age of 65. We must ensure that our seniors have access to proper dental care and follow a consistent routine morning and ...
February
Dementia is an umbrella term used for multiple conditions involving symptoms affecting the brain's functioning. It is a chronic condition that worsens over time, and unfortunately, there is no cure for it. There are, however, some tr...
February
Our feet are essential. They do all the walking and get us where we need to go each day. We need to ensure that we’re taking good care of our feet. We want to avoid the different conditions you could get by not giving them the proper...
February
Valentines Day is coming up and we’ve put together some sweet ideas that can help you show your senior loved one just how much you care, even if you can’t do it in person. It can be a challenging task for families who live far aw...
February
