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We have all heard of the benefits of physical exercise in keeping fit, reducing stress, alleviating insomnia, and that regular exercise generally goes a long way in staying healthy. We know that it...
View ArticleThinking Like Grandma
Your Grandma has dementia. And your Mom’s having fits about it. You can hear them sometimes. “Mom!” says your Mom to Grandma. “I told you three times…” and off she goes again. You might think the...
View ArticleThings to Know in Selecting In Home Caregiving Services
Caregiving for a loved one is a demanding, challenging job and no one is outfitted to do it alone. For many, the challenges of caring for a loved one are part of daily life. If your senior loved one...
View ArticleA Tender Touch
As Christmas time approaches, families get together and enjoy each other’s company. It is a time for people to get together and spend some quality time with friends and family especially those they...
View ArticleBlue, Blue, Blue Christmas
“I’ll have a blue Christmas without you” Elvis did it. His voice made famous (Jonson/Hayes) familiar lyrics about missing or losing someone and feeling “BLUE” over Christmas. Grief and loss during...
View ArticleOffering Improved Bedside Care
Juggling the emotional, physical, and other aspects of bedside care is not always easy, but addressing all aspects of health and happiness are important to good care. The following is a look at tip...
View ArticleCommunication Tips for Caregivers
Helping with communication This information is intended to help the person with dementia and her family and caregivers understand how dementia affects communication, and provide them with useful...
View ArticleDoes Caregiver Stress Influence the Move to Long-Term Care?
Caregiving is no easy task and for the majority of family caregivers, they are often thrown into this role without much warning. Although caregivers are often selfless, it’s hard to manage stress...
View ArticleCommon Painkillers May Increase Your Risk of Heart Failure
Common painkillers, such as ibuprofen, tend to be ‘normal’ in terms of regular use. If we have a headache, we often do not think twice about taking a commonly prescribed or over-the-counter painkiller,...
View ArticleLife Expectancy Is Rising — But Chronic Disease Still Threatens Health
When hearing that life expectancy is rising, you probably feel a sense of relief. After all, we focus on our health to live longer, right? While examining results from The Global Burden of Disease...
View ArticleEnsuring That Retirees Do Not Get Cheated out of Social Security Payments
“Every year, people leave tens of billions of dollars on the table in terms of money that they’re entitled to, they could get if they made more informed claiming decisions about Social Security.” Phil...
View ArticleAre Canadians Really Seeking Health Care Treatment Abroad?
How many Canadians are seeking health care abroad? Of those who do seek health care abroad, what are they aiming to treat? What does that mean for our country? It’s time to take a look at the numbers....
View ArticleSmall and Medium Hospitals Yield More Hip Fracture Deaths
For anyone who has broken their hip or helped a loved one, you know that the recovery process is anything but enjoyable. Each year, in Canada alone, nearly 30,000 people experienced a hip fracture —...
View ArticleFive Warning Signs That Your Loved One Should Be Considering a Move to a...
Written by Matt Del Vecchio, Founder and President of Lianas Services – Retirement Home Search and Transition Support www.lianasservices.com 1-877-450-3365 It’s not easy to admit that one is getting...
View ArticleBaby Boomers Will Have Greater Health Issues Than Previous Generations
When it comes to the health of senior citizens, it appears that the next generation will not only be sicker, but also costlier in comparison to previous generations. Based off of a 2016 report,...
View ArticleCould These Foods Reduce Signs of Aging?
There are many healthy foods that enhance immune function, reducing your risk of chronic disease, but what about foods that target the aging process? Well, when it comes to anti-aging properties and...
View ArticleBaby Boomers, Could Your Birth Certificate Showcase Potential Cancer Risks?
Ugh, cancer — it’s a yucky word and for those who have experienced a loss due to this disease, you know how important it is to try and prevent it. As more research surfaces, we continue to learn how we...
View ArticleEven with ‘Bad’ Genes, You Can Still Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease in Half
When it comes to your personal health, no matter how you choose to live your life, you can’t ignore your family history. You often hear individuals speak about diseases that run in the family, and...
View ArticleNew Study — Rates of Dementia Have Declined Among Seniors
Although rates of dementia are alarming, we are now receiving some positive news. Over the past few years, researchers have continued to publish new research that has made the general public rethink...
View ArticleThe Amount of Waste within Ontario’s Health Care System Is ‘Sickening’
In Ontario and across Canada, we often hear that there have been cutbacks or that some areas of the health care system no longer have the budget to meet the needs of Canadian patients. Of course, as...
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