This year, National Hospice Palliative Care Week falls from May 7th to 13th. This special week is when the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association asks Canadians to learn about hospice palliative care and advance care planning. They ask that...
Whenever I ask people if they would like to be a patient they all answer no! No one likes to be sick. Few of us enjoy having others take care of us except to be spoiled for a few...
Surgery can become more common as we age. Whether due to disease, a fall or a chronic condition, we may find ourselves in the hospital more often. Stay times in hospitals after surgery are very brief now, so you...
The holiday season is the traditional time for end of year get-togethers with family members and loved ones. We share food, gifts and most of all, memories. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, the holiday season can...
Hеаlth and overall wеllnеѕѕ for ѕеniоrѕ is a tорiс of growing interest to ѕеniоrѕ whо wаnt to lооk and fееl their bеѕt. It is also very important for caregivers. Sеniоrѕ of tоdау аrе сhаnging thе definition of aging, fueled...
Caregivers and children of elderly seniors should learn to understand the worry and concerns of getting older. Seniors don’t always talk about their worries but they are there in the backs of their minds. For most seniors the worries...
People may spend a lot of time in bed. It is important that the bed stay clean, dry and comfortable.
Making an Unoccupied Bed
It seems silly to have a section on making a bed. Add to that that my mother...
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When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, their healthcare provider may suggest that you look into a memory care program for them. To many, this term...
Municipal elections will soon be held in Ontario. Though it’s important for everyone to vote, the role of seniors in each election is very important. With the growing number of older adults and seniors, their vote is a powerful...
Do you care for an elderly family member? If so, you know that sometimes, it’s up to you to help them with their personal grooming and hygiene, such as brushing their teeth, bathing, and getting dressed.
However, if your loved...
