Understanding Caregiver Guilt: A Compassionate Journey
Caring for an elderly senior is a noble and selfless responsibility. However, it is not without its challenges, and one common struggle...
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Oct 22, 20234 min read
Advice for Dementia Caregivers
When faced with the reality that your elderly loved one has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, such as Alzheimer's, it can be...
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Apr 26, 20233 min read
Caring for Your Oral Health
Seniors are living longer than ever before. Advances in oral health care prevention and disease treatment mean that many seniors will...
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Apr 24, 20233 min read
Oral Health and Older Adults with Dementia
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, research suggests that there appears to be a link between poor oral health and dementia...
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Apr 19, 20234 min read
Gum Disease & Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "older Americans with the poorest oral health tend to be those who are...
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Apr 17, 20233 min read
Healthy Ways to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Although providing an elder with a balanced, nourishing diet isn't too difficult, getting your loved one to actually eat the healthy...
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Apr 16, 20235 min read
Nutrition & Gum Disease
Combating Gum Disease with These Nutrients Gum disease is naturally fought by a healthy body. However, there are some nutrients that work...
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Apr 10, 20232 min read
Senior Dental Care: Tips for Caregivers
No matter your age, proper dental and oral hygiene is key to our health and wellness. However, as we age, we may need to make some...
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Apr 5, 20233 min read
Walking: Powerful Benefits for Seniors
Let's talk about the powerful benefits of walking as we begin to age. We know the old adage of "East Less, Move More" to maintain a...
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Apr 3, 20232 min read
Spirituality & Seniors
When we talk about faith and spirituality, it encompasses traditional religious forms of prayer and celebration shared by those of the...
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Apr 2, 20232 min read
Tips for Adding Healthy Fruits & Veggies to a Senior's Diet
Getting most individuals to add more fruits and vegetables into their diet has always been the goal of most doctors and other health...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Birdwatching
Now that spring has arrived, finding suitable activities for your older adult's health and well-being is even easier, especially when the...
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Mar 27, 20233 min read
Allergy Season: Keeping Seniors Safe
Spring has sprung! Longer days, sunnier skies, and yes, seasonal allergies! While allergies are often considered a condition that...
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Mar 26, 20233 min read
Pureed Diet Options for Seniors
As we age, nutrition becomes increasingly varied and at times difficult to manage. Getting the proper nutrition for older adults can be...
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Mar 20, 20234 min read
Fraud Prevention Month
March is considered Fraud Prevention Month and we wanted to share some tips on what to look for and how to protect yourself from fraud...
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Mar 19, 20232 min read
Benefits of Smoothies
There are many options for getting in the nutrients and vitamins you need to keep yourself and your elderly loved ones healthy. Smoothies...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
Facts About Tinnitus
Ever think that there is noise or ringing in your ears? This is commonly known as Tinnitus. It is a common problem affecting nearly 35%...
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Mar 13, 20231 min read
Hospice Care: A Guide for Families
Taking care of someone with a terminal illness is one of life's toughest and yet, most rewarding challenges due to the care and support...
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Mar 8, 20234 min read
Liver Disease
Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease?! In Canada, March is Liver Awareness Month where organizations such...
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Mar 6, 20233 min read
Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease double every five years in people aged 65 and older, and this number is expected to triple to 14 million...
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