by Bruce Canales | May 16, 2016 | Seniors Health & Wellness
According to a study conducted by the University of Tufts in Boston, Massachusetts, it is common for elderly people to lose appetite or eat less. Although it’s not something to be concerned about, it important to keep nutritional intake healthy to keep the elderly... by Bruce Canales | Jan 29, 2016 | Seniors Health & Wellness
What Is Palliative Care and Why You May Want To Consider It? Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing a life-threatening illness. Palliative care aims to prevent and relieve suffering by means of early...
by Bruce Canales | Jan 27, 2016 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Hospital Discharge: Why You May Want to Consider Getting Help A trip to the hospital can be a really intimidating event both for the patient and their family. Hearing the word “discharge” is a much-anticipated moment, but it is also a time to think about what will...
by Bruce Canales | Jan 26, 2016 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Helping Seniors Accept Help at Home One of the biggest challenges that you may encounter when caring for your mother or father, is resistance to outside assistance. You are in a situation where you’re doing all you can to meet their needs but are at risk of caregiver...
by Bruce Canales | Nov 3, 2015 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Winter tips for seniors: how families can prepare Here in Toronto we love our spring and summer weather. But with the changing colours of the leaves we know that winter is right around the corner. You can see it on the streets; the winter coats are out of the closet...
by Bruce Canales | Oct 22, 2015 | Seniors Health & Wellness
In many cases, home care is needed for care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease when safety of the loved one comes into question, and self-care abilities decline. The stages below provide an overall idea of how abilities change once symptoms appear, and should...
