Impact of Falls on Caregivers and Employers
Lets consider the Impact of falls on Caregivers and Employers. One of the most staggering statistics for companies is the lost productivity by employees acting as caregivers. Over one-quarter of employed Canadians provide care and assistance to an elderly...
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Essential Home Modifications and Universal Design Features for Mobility Users
Rosemarie Rossetti’s Story When I came home from the rehabilitation center in a wheelchair for the first time after my T12-L1 incomplete spinal cord injury in June 1998, my husband, Mark, pulled me in my wheelchair up three steps at the front door. He...
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Labour Day 2019!
Labour Day is famous for barbecues, also known unofficially as the holiday that marks the end of summer, the Labour Day Classic and a Monday off. For many it's an opportunity to take a late summer trip, or enjoy the company of family or friends at picnics,...
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Turmeric a Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
As it turns out, turmeric (more specifically its active compound, curcumin) is more than just a delicious seasoning for your favorite Indian takeout dish. This fragrant yellow spice, a close relative of ginger, is also renowned for its anti-inflammatory...
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Your Body Needs Water
Up to 75 percent of Americans may be functioning in a chronic state of dehydration. This lack of hydration also leads to many other health issues. Every cell in your body needs water to function, but often people don't realize they're dehydrated. According to...
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OMG! I CAN’T FIND MY KEYS
It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, if the person was never good at balancing a checkbook, struggling with this task is probably not a warning sign. But if their ability to balance...
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Senior Safety Tips for the Bathroom
Senior Safety Tips for the Bathroom. More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and approximately 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the...
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Canes and Walkers Make Falls More Likely As Dementia Progresses
If you have encountered a rehabilitation team during your life, whether it is for your loved one, or for yourself, you have experienced them issuing a walker or a cane to assist with balance during recovery of injury or illness. As we age, it may even become...
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Happy Easter and Happy Passover!
It’s a big holiday weekend here in Canada and the United States with Easter and Passover underway. All of us at Age Safe® Canada and Age Safe® America send blessings of joy to you and your families! Why We Celebrate Easter Easter is the most important...
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Fall Prevention: Senior Safety at Home
Slips, trips or falls can happen at any time of life, however, the likelihood of having a fall and the impact that this can have on health and independence becomes more significant with age. Falls are a major cause of hospitalization, especially amongst the...
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