Age isn’t an automatic indicator of when it is time to stop driving, but it is important to regularly monitor yours or your loved one’s driving skills and capabilities to ensure that it is safe for everyone on the road.…
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Canadian winters can be challenging! Cold weather and falls unfortunately often do often go together, and the results can be alarming, with a large percentage of emergency visits and hospitalizations due to winter falls. Seniors are even more at risk…
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We want to look after ourselves as we age, including eating well, exercising regularly, looking after our mental health, and being sensible about avoiding falls and injuries. Along with the things we can do for ourselves, however, it is important…
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As a caregiver, engaging and participating in activities with the person you care for has a variety of benefits – for both of you! It provides structure and routine to the day, can improve self-esteem, improve sleep, minimize the person…
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At Proactive Seniors we are dedicated to sharing great information! This blog is one way for us to share information that may be of interest, which is why you will see guest posts such as this one from industry experts.…
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Walking speed – what is it, why should we worry about it, and how do we measure it? First, let’s talk about mobility. Our ability to move freely and easily can be lost as we age. A loss of mobility…
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Parkinson Disease 101 by Emma Torneiro from the Parkinson Association of Alberta. www.parkisonassociation.ca 1-800-561-1911 Or, to find a support group in your area, contact Parkinson Canada 1-800-565-3000, www.parkinson.ca or info@parkinson.ca. Parkinson disease affects 1 in every 100 individuals over 60 years…
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Spring always seems to inspire people to “get organized”. If you are interested in decluttering and you haven’t seen it yet – check out Marie Kondo, on Netflix, Youtube or get her book from the library. I have watched a few…
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As heard in the news, long term care centres have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to protect residents and staff, these facilities have implemented strict protocols and routines, restricted visitation and eliminated most activity…
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Sorry for the initial screen capture shot on the video, just click play to get past that quickly 🙂 There are many services and companies in Calgary that love to work with seniors. We have built a great network of…
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Live Video Q&A with Robin Spiers Listen to this informative video where the audience asks questions about seniors care and seniors support services in Calgary. Please feel to reach out to us if you have any questions. We are most…
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Many of us like to hibernate a bit in the winter, staying warm and cozy inside our homes. However, for seniors, particularly single seniors, reduced social interaction might lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. You can technically have one without the…
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There is a growing trend in the delivery of health and wellness services: the return of the house call! For Calgary seniors, there are many reasons why getting out of the house to attend a health-related appointment is challenging, so…