Avoiding Hospital Re-Admissions   Whether you are a senior or a young adult trips to the hospital can be stressful, annoying and scary. Even if it’s visiting a loved one or having yourself admitted, we all can agree that the longer you stay out of the hospital, the better life is. In Canada, seniors (age 65 and older) 137,500 seniors (age 65 and older) were hospitalized (spent at least one night in the hospital) for injuries in 2017-2018. Though most of these were due to falls, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), seniors accounted for more th ..read more

    Avoiding Hospital Re-Admissions   Whether you are a senior or a young adult trips to the hospital can be stressful, annoying and scary. Even if it’s visiting a loved one or having yourself admitted, we all can agree that the longer you stay out of the hospital, the better life is. In Canada, seniors (age 65 and older) 137,500 seniors (age 65 and older) were hospitalized (spent at least one night in the hospital) for injuries in 2017-2018. Though most of these were due to falls, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), seniors accounted for more th ..read more

      If we’re lucky, we’ll all experience long and fruitful lives. However, we’re well aware that the older we get, the more physical and mental challenges we’re likely to face. It’s simple science really. As the World Health Organization explains, aging results from the impact of the accumulation of a wide variety of molecular and cellular damage over time. It leads to a gradual decrease in physical and mental capacity. For many older adults, the challenges they face require round-the-clock care to ensure their safety and well-being. Live-in or 24-hour home care can provide s ..read more

  Companionship It’s no secret that the majority of older adults contend with some form of physical challenges. It is an understood, albeit sometimes frustrating part of aging. Not to be overlooked, however, is the mental and emotional strain that often comes with being a senior. As reported by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), “as many as 41 percent of Canadians aged 50 years and older are at risk of social isolation and up to 58 percent have experienced loneliness before.” Reporting on the 2023 NIA study that discovered these findings, Katie Dangerfield of Global News informs tha ..read more

    Caregivers are particularly special people. They often take an abundance of their time and energy to tend to the needs of their loved ones. In the process, many caregivers neglect to take care of themselves. Unquestionably, offering care to an elderly loved one or individual with mobility issues can be taxing. Both the physical and mental exhaustion of providing care can be substantial. This is why it’s so important to accept respite care. Respite care refers to the temporary care of a dependent elderly, ill or physically challenged person. Its objective is to provide relief for ..read more

  CDHC Program The Senior Homecare by Angels team proudly offers Home Care Services. As your home care provider, we endeavor to always provide personalized service that is built around your needs. In addition, we recognize that peace of mind also comes from working with professionals at a price that won’t break your budget. We understand, of course, that there are financial concerns that come with securing a home care specialist. This is why we’re so happy to be a registered service provider with Alberta Blue Cross. Thanks to their Client Directed Home Care program, we can directly ..read more

  In our last blog, we unveiled some of the main physical ailments brought on by arthritis and osteoarthritis. These conditions afflict about six million Canadians. That’s about a fifth of our population, Arthritis Society Canada tells us, noting that “arthritis strikes people of every age, from infants to adults, and stays for life.” Our last blog also highlighted some important ways that sufferers of arthritis and osteoarthritis could contend with its symptoms. Focusing on nutrition and exercise topped our list of tips. Staying active, you see, is a key ingredient to optimum health, no ..read more

  For many older adults, forgetfulness is an issue. While some can jokingly pass it off as a symptom of getting old, for many seniors dementia is a harsh reality. Dementia is the umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms that impacts brain function. It is often characterized by a decline in memory and having trouble with language. In some cases, dementia sufferers endure a loss of coordination, decreased bladder control and mood swings. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It begins with mild memory loss and can lead to an inability to carry on a conversation. Th ..read more

5 Amazing Recipes For Seniors   Over the past couple of months, the Senior Homecare by Angels Blog has placed its focus on senior nutrition. The importance of eating healthy, especially in your later years, can truly not be understated. If you haven’t yet, please give our “5 Healthy Food Choices” and “Super Foods For Seniors” blogs a read! This month, we felt it was only right to step things up with respect to our dedication to providing nutritional advice. After all, what’s good food without knowing how to prepare it? Here are five amazing recipes for seniors:   One-Pan Salmon and ..read more

3 Super Foods For Seniors   You’d be hard pressed to find a health professional anywhere who doesn’t recommend a nutritious diet. It has been ingrained into our minds since we were kids. You have to eat right! But what exactly is “right” when you enter your later years? Are there foods that are particularly healthy for senior citizens? Well, it should probably go without saying that all healthy foods are worthwhile for seniors to eat. However, research has proven that there are many essential nutrients that the majority of older adults lack. By consuming “super foods”, seniors can help t ..read more