by Bruce Canales | Dec 12, 2014 | Senior Safety
We don’t like to think of accidents befalling our aging parents. Yet, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than half of all injuries among Canadians 65 years and older are attributed to falls. In fact, one third of the senior population takes a fall...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 11, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Each year, eight million Canadians are caring for a friend or loved one who is ill or disabled. Nearly half of those are caring for a parent or an in-law. Managing the daily needs of an elderly or infirm family member is an extremely challenging job. Yet, it can be...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 11, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
When a parent, or loved one, is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it can be extremely stressful for everyone in the family. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease which causes a deficiency in the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is tasked with delivering...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 10, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
This is the second post in a three-part series on the costs of care for seniors. In the first post, we looked at the various options available to seniors: retirement homes, assisted living, long term care homes (LTC), and in-home caregiving. In this second post, we...
by Bruce Canales | Dec 10, 2014 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Time to bring in help for mom and dad, but they are resistant to care… You have finally decided that you want to bring in a home care company to care for your parents, but they are resistant to having someone come into their home. You are not alone. Resistance to care...
