Age-related diseases: cardiovascular disease
This blog is the sixth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The sixth blog will focus on cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and affects roughly 1 in 12 Canadians aged 20 and older. It is a group […]
Age-related diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This blog is the fifth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The fifth blog will focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that block airflow from the lungs. They include emphysema and chronic […]
Age-related diseases: Parkinson’s disease
This blog is the fourth part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The fourth blog will focus on Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that involves mental dysfunction and motor abnormalities. The most common problems are abnormal walking, poor balance, and […]
Age-related diseases: depression
This blog is the third part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The third blog will focus on depression. Depression is classified as a mood disorder that affects roughly 280 million people worldwide. A persistent feeling of sadness or a loss of interest in […]
Age-related diseases: chronic kidney disease
This blog is the second part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The second blog will focus on chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that involves a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys are responsible for removing […]
Age-related diseases: hypercholesterolemia
This blog is the first part of a new series that builds upon a previous blog that discussed common chronic diseases for seniors. The first blog will focus on hypercholesterolemia. Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) is characterized by an excess of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) found in the bloodstream. LDL is bad cholesterol whereas high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is […]
An overview of Boom Health services
Boom Health is an all-in-one caregiving app that takes the stress out of organizing care. You can find reliable, certified, and friendly caregivers to help care for your loved ones. Boom’s caregiving services include nursing care, personal care and support, escort or companion services, elder care to support aging at home, light housekeeping, workplace nursing […]
Technological innovations in home care
The field of home care, like many other industries, has benefitted significantly from the development of new technology in recent years. With an aging population, technological innovations have helped people receive better and more efficient services. Below is a list of 3 technological innovations that have improved home care. 1. Telehealth. Delivering health-related services without […]
Benefits of music therapy for seniors
Music therapy involves the use of music interventions to improve people’s quality of life by offering cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits. A music therapist creates individually tailored lessons that take into account your music preferences and needs. It can help people with a wide range of conditions including dementia, cancer, stroke, mood disorders, and learning […]
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that affects more than 20 million people worldwide and has an average life expectancy of about 50 years. It causes red blood cells to sickle or form crescent-shaped cells. The disease develops when a person has mutations in both hemoglobin genes. When someone has a mutation in only […]
