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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
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Organizing Care for your Loved One
Our 5 part blog series helps you navigate the first weeks of care.
The importance of iron for seniors
Iron is a mineral that is required by the body for growth and repair. It
An overview of telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation is a subset of telemedicine that connects patients and rehabilitation providers remotely. Pulmonary rehabilitation,
Benefits of music therapy for seniors
Music therapy involves the use of music interventions to improve people’s quality of life by
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
Common chronic diseases for seniors
Chronic diseases are conditions that last for at least 1 year and either require continuous
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that affects more than 20 million people worldwide
Ovarian and prostate cancer
Ovarian cancer originates in the ovaries, which are the female reproductive organs. They are responsible
An overview of arthritis
September is Arthritis Awareness Month. With that in mind, this blog is going to focus
How the eyes work
The eyes are part of the visual system and provide us with vision. Although very
Benefits of personal care services for seniors
Personal care services provide seniors who may need assistance with maintaining their quality of life
Tips for finding the right nursing care provider
Nursing care providers act as caregivers by helping patients prevent illness, manage physical needs, and
Tips to help seniors advocate for themselves
Self-advocacy, sometimes referred to as speaking up for yourself, involves identifying and communicating your needs.