by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Depression, retire at home, seasonal care
According to some senior health experts, loneliness and isolation is a bigger health risk than smoking or obesity. It’s particularly important to look out for any isolated seniors who are struggling with feelings of loneliness at the holidays. It’s difficult for...
by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | Activities, Blog, retire at home
Having more time for meaningful travel can be one of the greatest joys of retirement! Whether you’ve become an all-year globe-trotter, a seasonal snowbird, or are about to take your first real trip, flying can be one of the best ways to get to your dream destination....
by admin | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog, retire at home, Technology
Remember a few years ago, when the taxi industry was disrupted and forever changed by Uber? Fast forward, and these days it’s not unusual to see on-demand service apps coining themselves the “Uber of ___”. Canadians can do almost anything – from ordering their...
by admin | Aug 21, 2018 | Activities, Blog, retire at home
When you’re out and about town, what do you notice about your experience? If you’re a senior, you may be (for the first time) facing new glaring inconveniences as your lifestyle changes – heavy doors, slippery steps, lack of parking… It can feel like a rude...
by admin | Dec 12, 2017 | Blog, Equipment, health concerns, home care, retire at home, Tips for Caregivers
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for seniors. With 87% of all fractures in the elderly being the result of falls, and one out of five falls causing serious injury, falls are a serious risk for your loved ones. Why are seniors so at risk for falls? There...
by admin | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, retire at home, Tips for Caregivers
With more and more aging seniors retiring at home and living out their years either with family members or close by to family, the task of checking in and looking after them is taken on by one or more of their children. It is usually the child that is closest that...
