by Bruce Canales | Aug 9, 2017 | Home Care Services, Senior Care Options, Senior Living Trends, Seniors Health & Wellness
When we think about life in older age, many of us imagine days of leisure and simplicity whiled away with few responsibilities and stresses. We have a tendency to think about the later stages of life, during which things seem to be winding down, as pretty much void of... by Bruce Canales | Aug 9, 2017 | Home Care Services, Senior Care Options, Seniors Health & Wellness
No matter what you’ve been told, respite care is not “self-indulgent” or “lazy” by any stretch of the imagination. It is a huge task and responsibility to care for senior friends and family who can no longer function entirely on their own in safety, and often times...
by Bruce Canales | Jul 25, 2017 | Home Care Services, Senior Care Options, Senior Living Trends, Seniors Health & Wellness
Trips and falls are among the most predominant causes of injury for seniors, and the negative effects and outcomes that a fall can have for seniors can alter their overall quality of life. Keeping on top of the potential risk factors and dangers associated with falls,... by Bruce Canales | Jul 11, 2017 | Home Care Services, Senior Care Options, Senior Living Trends, Seniors Health & Wellness
Along with aging comes changes in what our bodies require to remain healthy and happy, and that often means changing our behaviors to better meet those new needs. Our skin, for example, becomes both weaker and more sensitive as we grow older and this means that the... by Bruce Canales | Jun 12, 2017 | Home Care Services, Senior Care Options, Senior Living Trends, Seniors Health & Wellness
Levels of cholesterol that are unbalanced or unhealthy can have a significant and damaging impact upon seniors’ health. For this reason it is incredibly important that seniors and those who help to provide their care remain aware and attuned to the issues that exist... by Bruce Canales | May 31, 2017 | Caregiver Resources, Home Care Services, Senior Care Options, Senior Living Trends, Seniors Health & Wellness
Home Care Accreditation with Commendation – What does that mean for Seniors? In May 2017, Accreditation Canada designated Affinity Health Services Ottawa as “Accredited with Commendation.” This means Affinity Health exceeds the national standards for or Home...
