What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Seasonal Outdoor Safety. Ticks and Lyme Disease | These small arachnids get to us through a behaviour known as questing, in which they perch themselves on tall blades of grass or plant stems and wait for something – or someone – to brush past. And that’s when they strike, biting down on the skin and attaching themselves to feed on the blood they crave.  Research shows that, over the last few decades, the tick population in Canada has increased. As a result, the number of cases related to the diseases they carry has also risen. Lyme di ..read more

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms | One in every 500 people in Canada has Parkinson’s, and most of the people who have been diagnosed with this disease are over 60. Although the illness affects both men and women, men have a higher chance of developing it. Today more than 100, 000 people in Canada are struggling with Parkinson’s and every year more than 6,000 new cases are diagnosed. Since the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease increases with age, it is most commonly diagnosed in seniors. #DYK – April 11t ..read more

What Every Senior in Edmonton Needs to Know About the Risks of Pneumonia The Risks of Pneumonia | Numerous health conditions are connected with older adults. Cardiac disease and cancer usually top the list, but pneumonia is also a life-threatening condition that must be taken seriously. Pneumonia is a respiratory lung infection and is initiated by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. More than a million people are hospitalized annually in the U.S. as a result of pneumonia, and many are seniors. Are seniors predisposed to pneumonia more than other age groups? The problem is that the immune system weake ..read more

Social Wellness is a big piece of the puzzle Social wellness and it benefits to seniors | When it comes to feeling our happiest and healthiest, two of the most significant factors are undoubtedly physical and mental wellbeing. There’s no question that staying fit, following a healthy diet, and keeping the brain sharp, are pivotal in shaping the way we live our lives. But what about social wellness? Often described as one’s ability to communicate and maintain meaningful relationships with others, social wellness is just as vital as physical and mental wellness, and requires the same level of ma ..read more

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Senior Care and Strokes A Closer Look at Strokes | Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. While people at any age can be susceptible to suffering from a stroke, nearly three-quarters of strokes occur in people over the age of 65. Women are disproportionately affected by stroke: 45% more women die of stroke than men in Canada, and because they live longer, more women a ..read more

What Every Senior in Edmonton Needs to Know About Home Care for Seniors with Depression Home Care for Seniors with Depression | When it comes to caring for seniors at home, understanding their needs is essential. Regardless of age, individuals must lead fulfilling lives that promote physical and mental wellness. However, older adults may face challenges such as limited eyesight, social isolation, mobility limitations, and memory impairments that can hinder their enjoyment of life. #DYK – More than 1.8 million Canadians over 60 years of age are living with a mental health problem or illness ..read more

Everything Seniors Need to Know About How To Enjoy Gardening and Other Outdoor Activities in Edmonton, AB In-Home Care for Seniors | With the start of spring, everyone, including many seniors with home care, is getting outside to take advantage of the warmer weather by getting busy in the garden. Growing one’s vegetables and flowers offers a variety of benefits – for body and mind!  Benefits of Home Care for Seniors and Gardening: Home Care for Seniors & Exercise: When people are active in their gardens, they are actively exercising their hearts and lungs as they walk, bend, and ..read more

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Strokes and Senior Care Strokes and In-Home Care | Annually in Canada, there are more than 50,000 newly occurring strokes, which translates to one stroke every 10 minutes. The majority of these strokes, approximately three-quarters, occur in individuals over the age of 65. When considering a stroke, we often think of facial paralysis, confusion, and intense headaches. However, these are only basic indicators of a stroke. To truly comprehend the causes and effectively handle the situation, we must delve deeper into its complex nature in orde ..read more

What Every Senior Needs to Know About In-Home Care and Vision Impairment Vision Impairment in Seniors, or vision loss, is a major contributor to adult loss of independence and can be devastating to older persons. Luckily, there are options for seniors with this disability, through in-home care and other medical services. November is #NationalHomecareAndHospiceMonth and ##DiabeticEyeDiseaseMonth and this blog is filled with information for In Home Care and Vision Impairment and how Comfort Keepers Edmonton can help! Vision Loss of Seniors Aging adults who suffer from vision loss might also ha ..read more

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Preventing Over-Medication Over-Medication Prevention | For certain individuals, medication is crucial for maintaining their well-being and cannot be avoided. However, there is evidence to suggest – and experts concur – that excessive amounts of medication are being consumed by millions of people. The greater the number of drugs taken simultaneously, the higher the chances of harmful interactions and potentially severe side effects, because of the combined effect and mixture of drugs. #DYK – 30 – 40% of people age 65 and over take 5 or mor ..read more