Malnutrition in Seniors

Malnutrition in Seniors

Various factors can contribute to marked weight loss in the elderly. A lot of seniors tend to completely lose interest in cooking and preparing meals, especially if they are cooking only for themselves. It can be difficult to find the motivation to make a nutritious...
Eyesight Issues for Seniors

Eyesight Issues for Seniors

Eyesight is possibly the most heavily relied upon of all our senses. You really don’t appreciate just how much you depend on your eyesight until you don’t have it anymore. Aside form the obvious practical functions, like navigating around the house or going to the...
Does Your Elderly Loved One Have a Gambling Problem?

Does Your Elderly Loved One Have a Gambling Problem?

  Gambling is a massive industry in Canada, and it is a very popular pastime for many seniors. After retirement, many seniors have all kinds of extra time on their hands and are not sure how to fill their days. As the classic stereotype suggests, yes, seniors do...
Consistency is Key

Consistency is Key

There are a lot of families, and individuals within those families, that believe providing consistency is the most critical aspect to the success of home care. That makes sense, right? But what does it mean to provide consistency, and how can it be accomplished?...

Discussing Personal Hygiene with Seniors

Maintaining proper hygiene is important for people of all ages, especially seniors. Broaching subjects related to hygiene and personal care with seniors can feel uncomfortable, but opening a dialogue concerning seniors’ ability to continue to address their own hygiene...