Smartphone tips for seniors
For most of us, using a smartphone is second nature. Over 87% of Canadians currently own a smartphone. A recent poll found that nearly two-thirds of seniors in Canada now own one, up 7% from last year. This is in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, where seniors have increased their use of video […]
Organizing and storing important documents for home care
Whether you’re caring for an elderly family member or yourself, having a well-structured system to effectively keep track of documents can reduce stress, allow you to easily access important information, and save you time. Below is a list of 5 tips to help you better organize and store important documents for home care. 1. Create […]
Tips for finding the right nursing care provider
Nursing care providers act as caregivers by helping patients prevent illness, manage physical needs, and treat health conditions. However, finding the right nursing care provider takes time and effort and can make a significant impact on the patient’s well-being and quality of life. Below is a list of 5 tips to help you find the […]
Tips to help seniors advocate for themselves
Self-advocacy, sometimes referred to as speaking up for yourself, involves identifying and communicating your needs. It supports goal setting and independence and requires confidence and good communication skills. Being able to advocate for yourself is especially important for seniors with challenges that may affect their access to care. Below is a list of 5 tips […]
The importance of self-care
Thursday is International Self-Care Day. Self-care occurs when someone consciously takes steps to support their overall health and well-being. It becomes more critical for seniors because they are more vulnerable to mental, physical, and emotional health problems than younger individuals. Below is a list of 5 tips to help seniors maintain a good level of […]
Tips for seniors to promote brain health
The brain is one of five vital organs in the body. It controls memory, vision, breathing, emotion, thought, and numerous other things. Therefore, it is extremely important to take care of it. Neurons send and receive electrical and chemical signals in the brain to transmit information. Below is a list of 5 tips to help […]
Tips to help seniors improve their nutrition
Next Wednesday is the beginning of National Nutrition Month, which emphasizes the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. Created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Diabetics, the annual campaign invites everyone to learn about making informed choices regarding eating habits and physical activity. Below is a list of 5 ways for seniors […]
Health tips for seniors as they age
Your health becomes more important as you age so it’s very important to take care of it. Seniors are at higher risk than others to catch various flu viruses, which can lead to other complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis. This is why taking care of your body and strengthening your immune system are so […]
Travel tips for seniors
Traveling allows you to explore new places, learn about different cultures, try new foods, and create memories. It can be more difficult for seniors with health conditions or lower physical fitness to travel. However, you don’t have to stop traveling because you’re getting older. Tips that seniors can follow when traveling next 1. Purchase travel […]
How seniors can effectively manage their medications
In the United States, 50,000 people aged 80 and over are hospitalized each year because of an emergency drug reaction. Many seniors take multiple medications daily, and mixing them up can be easy. 87% of seniors are prescribed at least one medication, 36% are prescribed five or more, and 38% use over-the-counter medications. These drugs […]
