How to Identify the Signs of Stroke
The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about the signs and symptoms of a "brain attack" the first line of defense to stroke prevention. Be a stroke hero - how to identify the signs of stroke and why you should act fast...
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Cognitive Issues in Seniors
Aging. The five-letter word that scares us. Not just because of our physical appearance changing, but our health, especially our cognitive health, begins to deteriorate. Thankfully there are signs to detect cognitive issues in seniors, as well as ways to...
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Dehydration is Serious for Older Adults
Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults. Older adults naturally have a lower volume of water in their bodies, and may have conditions or take medications that increase the risk of dehydration....
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Happy New Year 2021!
As 2020 come to an end, we want to express our most sincere gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly to assist our seniors throughout this unprecedented time. Times of difficulty and crisis show us the importance of kindness, compassion, and the...
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Let’s Not Fall into Fall
November is the Sixth Annual Falls Prevention Month Across Canada. I have spent my entire career literally climbing on every conceivable type of staircase. Homes, cottages, schools, offices, arenas, lodges, basements, attics, storefronts, back rooms, circular,...
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Fall Prevention Month 2020
As we move into November, National Fall Prevention Month, we are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic across Canada and the world. We have been sheltering in place by mandate or choice. Yet, the risks of falling do not decrease with fewer outings! And...
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Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to advocacting for handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. "Hand Hygiene for All" is the theme of this year's Global Handwashing Day,...
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Happy Thanksgiving 2020!
On Thanksgiving, Canadians give thanks for a successful year and harvest. The Thanksgiving holiday tradition in Canada dates back to when the English explorer, Martin Frobisher, came upon the land we now know as Canada while searching for a Northern passage to...
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National Seniors Day 2020
October 1 of each year is National Seniors Day, which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons and is an occasion for Canadians to celebrate the profound contributions of seniors in our homes, communities and workplaces. For all they...
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When and How to Wash Your Hands
Handwashing is one of the easiest and best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how to wash your hands to stay healthy. Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by...
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