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Advancing 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…
When the Benefits of Moving to a Seniors Community Outweigh the Benefits of Staying Home At Proactive Seniors, our team of advisors has helped hundreds of seniors through building a Proactive Seniors Plan for staying home successfully, and through our Seniors…
Tax time is coming, and unfortunately that means that the scams are, too! There are a variety of scams and frauds happening in Canada, and new ones are invented daily. Learn how to protect yourself from scammers and be scam…
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.…
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…
This blog is one way for us at Proactive Seniors to share information that may be of interest to you, our readers, which is why you will occasionally see guest posts such as this one. by Tina Castro, Mountain Cove…
This blog is one way for us at Proactive Seniors to share information that may be of interest to you, our readers, which is why you will occasionally see guest posts such as this one. by Gabrielle Baglino, Oak Street…
There are numerous benefits to exercise for older adults – unsurprisingly! We know that exercise is good for us, but exactly why is it good for us, and how can we make it fun? As we get older, we have…
Do you experience frequent or persistent pain? Do you accept this as a normal part of aging? Do you assume that nothing can be done for your pain? Do you avoid asking for help so that you don’t bother your…
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…
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.…
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…
It’s summer – a great time to be outside and enjoy lovely warm weather. It’s important to remember, though, that aging changes the way our bodies handle high temperatures and can make it harder to tell when you’ve had too…
At Proactive Seniors we are dedicated to sharing great information! This blog is one way for us to pass along valuable research and insights by others, and that is why you will sometimes see guest posts such as this one.…
May is Huntington Disease Awareness month. What is Huntington Disease? From Huntington Society Canada – click HERE to learn contact them directly Huntington disease (HD) is a hereditary, neurodegenerative illness with physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms. Huntington disease is caused…
The proportion of seniors in the population is on the rise with a large bubble of baby-boomers on the very near horizon. Life expectancy is increasing year-by-year, with advances in healthcare technology and chronic disease management. These facts are common…
Patricia McMorrow Apr 18, 2018 From Alberta Health Services Journeys 2 for Caregivers What would happen to a car that, day in and day out, simply never stopped running? Easy: it’d break down. This is what happens to caregivers when…
As the pandemic continues to impact our daily lives and travel remains a dream for future days, we can still witness some amazing places and maybe even learn something along the way! Click on the links below to experience some…
From Home Instead Care Resources / Senior Health & Wellbeing March 2021 Maintaining a nutritious diet is no easy task, but for many, eating well becomes even trickier with age. Add in medications that require dietary changes or chronic health…
These supportive statements will help you reduce your burnout quotient. Begin each statement with I will: R equest the help I need from my family and friends. E nhance my life by taking time out for myself every day. D…
March is National Kidney Month Kidneys perform several vital functions for our bodies: Remove waste products from blood through production of urine Produce hormones to regulate blood pressure Help make red blood cells Help regulate water and mineral levels in…
You can’t have good overall health without good dental health. Poor oral health has a negative impact on quality of life. Mouth pain, missing teeth or infections can influence how one speaks, eats and socializes affecting their physical, mental and social well-being. …
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…
What Does a Heart Attack Look Like? Provided by Comfort Keepers Calgary – Social Media Most of us have a specific idea of what a heart attack looks like: someone feels an abrupt, strong pain that causes them to stop in…
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…
By Chuck Terlesky – Owner Home Care Assistance Calgary It’s late in the evening when your elderly father calls complaining about a sudden headache when he moves, and his speech is slurred and he sounds confused. Is he just tired? A…
by Amie Hautz 403.852.0262 Guest blog post Q & A for RiverLife Real Estate by Kathy Mendham, Founder of Proactive Seniors. February 2021 This week’s guest blog Q&A is with the lovely Kathy Mendham, an expert in all things related…
Tough Topic – When Caregivers Fall out of Love
Sleeping well can lead to better health and a longer life. Quality of sleep is important!
Upper body strength building for seniors. No gym required!
Brenda Josephs, Proactive Seniors Consultant Recently, both Betty White (99!) and Dolly Parton (75) celebrated some milestone birthdays. As I read through the various social media posts I thought – wow, doesn’t she look great for (insert age here). Reflecting…
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Sign 1: Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities Are you, or the person you know, forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information? It’s normal to occasionally forget appointments, colleagues’ names or a friend’s…
