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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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…
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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. …
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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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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…
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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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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…
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“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Oprah Winfrey After the challenges of 2020, it feels good to say goodbye to the old, and hello to the new year. Despite the rocky road…
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There are few things that strike fear into the heart of older adults like the thought of slipping or tripping and landing hard. 30% of people over 65 have one or more falls per year, and many of those can…
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Social isolation and loneliness have a detrimental impact on seniors health. Read these tips and strategies to help moderate this concern.
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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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Interview – Proactive Seniors on City News Often discussing health, finances and your wishes for aging are difficult conversations to have with family. Seniors may be worried about their future health and wellness and may not want to discuss these…
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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…