Edna, a resident at MLP Residence, is extremely pleased with the food that is served here. She says “There isn’t a meal that I have not liked since I have arrived. There is always lots of flavour and variety and the dishes...
January
Half of all diabetic patients are over 55. It is also the leading cause of blindness in adults and leaves seniors twice as likely to be hospitalized for kidney infections. Our body converts the food we eat into glucose. Insulin, pr...
December
Healthy aging and wellness is made up essentially of four topics. These include: BALANCE – which refers to finding the balance between physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of one’s life. SOCIAL CONNECTION –...
November
Mental health talk has increased over the last few years, creating a positive conversation for people who experience mental health challenges. Mental health disorders are becoming more common in all population, but especially in older...
October
Healthy eating is important at every age, but more so as we get older. Eating healthy and physical activity together can make a difference between a healthy life and time spent relying on others. It can also prevent or slow down...
October
It is hard placing a family member in a retirement home. However, what a lot of younger people don’t realize is that most seniors actually thrive in an environment where everyone has the same interests. Fred, a residen...
September
Any person who meets the eligibility can receive homecare services. In Ontario, publicly funded homecare falls under MOHLTC (Ministry of Health & Long Term Care). Local health care is funded by LHIN’s (Local Health I...
August
Did you know a daily routine reduces stress for seniors? We have come up with a few benefits for seniors having a daily routine. Sometimes when days are unstructured and unpredictable this can cause stress in our seniors. Like any ...
July
During the hot summer months, some seniors can be at risk for heat stroke more than others as their bodies cannot adjust to high temperatures like young people can. To keep our seniors safe and cool, we have come up with a list of thi...
June
There are many seniors who still live alone and maintain their own residence but sometimes there are some challenges to those living alone and could use assistance with. If you have a loved one who is living alone at home, here are so...
April
