April 16 is Advanced Care Planning Day, a day devoted to helping people plan for their future care needs. It’s about having conversations with your substitute decision maker about what your wishes are if you ever become unable to make your own decisions.
Loneliness is a pressing issue in Canada and throughout the world, impacting people of all ages. This month’s blog post looks at the science behind loneliness.
Age-related changes such as decreased physical mobility, cognitive decline, and the loss of loved ones can cause feelings of loneliness and depression.That’s why it’s important to cultivate and nurture healthy habits NOW.
As a senior, you may find it difficult to keep up with the demands of pet care. This can be especially true if your pet is aging or has special needs. Fortunately, there are many senior-friendly pet care services in Vancouver that can help you ensure your pet stays healthy and happy.
Studies show that there are numerous ways we can enhance what we have, and even reverse some of the features of the aging brain.
Here’s a little roundup of book titles that we’ve found that might benefit caregivers. It covers numerous scenarios that caregivers may have with their aging parents as they are caring for them; from caring for parents who weren’t there for them to tips on how siblings can cope together.
Read on for some ideas….
Caring for elderly family members through the natural aging process can already be tough as it is, but how does one cope and handle an elderly parent who has particularly high care needs due to a chronic condition or debilitating disease?
Read on for some ideas….
Hearing problems can occur at any age, and is not a strictly senior issue. The good news is that there is help when it comes to common hearing disorders.
Hollywood recently brought to light the issue of aphasia. Read on to find out what aphasia is.
Making small, “green” changes now will bring about cost-savings and a more healthier way of living!