What is ‘Aging in Place’ exactly? The senior who Ages in Place lives at home until they die. Various types of support services are implemented to ensure that all the needs of the senior are met. Home Support Workers, Registered Care Aides and a variety of Nursing staff will help the senior live at home […]
Falls become a risk as we age due to loose carpet, clutter or balance issues. The fact that you may have fallen once means you have a high risk of falling again. If you fall – don’t panic. All your energy and adrenaline will be required to assist your brain and neuromuscular system to respond […]
Many seniors coping with the pain and discomfort of Arthritis find the pain to be overwhelming. One way to reduce your pain is to build your life around wellness, not pain or sickness such as: Thinking positive thoughts Maintaining a sense of humor Eating a balanced diet Exercising regularly Surrounding yourself with positive people Focusing […]
Did you know that there are many extra benefits when a senior involves in an exercise? As a person ages, the ability to perform ‘instrumental activities of daily living’ (ADLs) diminish. These activities are important for independent living. They include using the telephone, preparing meals, shopping and handling finances. There are six basic ADLs which […]
Sometimes family members or those very close to a senior may not recognize mental decline as it’s often very gradual. In identifying areas of concern, it’s important to recognize signs of Alzheimers or dementia so that you can help your senior arrange the help they need in their home to avoid further decline. Here are […]
Parkinson’s Disease is a slowly progressive neurological disorder that effects voluntary movement. Degeneration in the brain leads to tremor, muscle rigidity, difficulty moving and postural instability. Normally, you’ll see Parkinson’s in older people – commonly the 50-75 age group. Much less common is early onset. There’s a link between Parkinson’s and dementia – with approximately 15-20% of individuals with Parkinson’s […]
Visiting parents or family members with advanced cognitive decline may be somewhat disconcerting at best and requires some advance planning. Often family members leave a visit feeling lost and confused because they weren’t able to effectively communicate to their loved one. Verbal communication is not necessarily the only means to effective visitation practices. Conducting an […]
Leave it to a three year old to put perspective into ‘why people die’. On a spring morning when my grandson, Luke, was visiting, we walked through Ross Bay Cemetery. Tears came to my eyes reading the epitaphs of one loved one after another… One epitaph was a tribute to a loving wife of more than […]