October 18, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Of all the senior issues that make the news, there’s one big one that gets little attention. We’re talking about transportation. This Non-Issue is Actually a Big Issue When thinking about senior care, the focus is often on making sure seniors have a comfortable place to live, food on the table, and the medical care … Continue reading Getting Around – One of the Biggest Challenges for Canadian Seniors
October 3, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Aging in place seems easy enough, in theory, but there’s more to it than just living in your home for the rest of your life. Aging brings inevitable changes – some more challenging than others. More seniors want to stay at home and understandably so. Along with remaining in the comfort and familiarity of home, … Continue reading Aging in Place: Things to Consider
September 19, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Contributed by Shehnaz Hussain, Intuitive Financial Solutions Summer is over, and mature travellers are planning their winter getaways. A recent Conference Board of Canada report reveals that although travel tends to decline with age, now Canadians over 74 are healthier, wealthier and more mobile than ever and this will continue to positively influence travel in … Continue reading Going south? Check out changes to OHIP for travellers
September 6, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Mobility devices are crucial in helping seniors maintain their independence and they make it possible for a caregiver to assist them to move around in their homes. Without access to mobility devices, elderly persons risk a complete lack of independence and often, isolation which has been proven to significantly impact mental and physical well being, … Continue reading Are Mobility Devices Covered? You Have Options
August 29, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
You would think that not needing to get up at the crack of dawn or lose sleep over work stress would be one of the biggest perks of being a senior. Unfortunately, poor sleep and sleep disorders are common in older adults. Numerous studies have found that sleep patterns change as we age. Sleep becomes … Continue reading Sleep and Aging – Improving Sleep Quality in Older Adults
August 22, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
According to the Government of Canada, fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. Seniors are targeted because they’re often home during the day, tend to be more trusting, and often don’t have friends or family nearby who they can go to for advice when someone calls or comes to the door. Even though … Continue reading If a Telemarketing Scammer Calls, Will Dad Know What To Do?
August 2, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
When a man loses his life partner, adult children often think first about tending to the basic needs, like making sure dad is eating and taking his medication. While these things are important, of course, social and mental wellbeing is also important. As a matter of fact, studies have confirmed that social wellbeing plays an … Continue reading Social activities for widowers
June 27, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
Contributed by Shehnaz Hussain, Intuitive Financial Solutions Looking at Senior’s as well as Caregiver’s perspective A parent has fallen, and daughter gets a call and she lives in another province.A possible situation that can affect any of us at some point. Let’s look at some realities Mother fell. Had hip surgery, was in rehab and … Continue reading A Case Study for Long-Term Care Insurance
June 21, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
A video of a 102-year old grandmother skydiving has been making its way around social media. While jumping out of a plane is not everyone’s idea of a good time, her story is a great reminder that it’s never too late to try something new. With the warm weather finally here, what better time to … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late to Try New Things
June 14, 2019 by Living Assistance Services - Senior Home Care
As a young adult, you probably rolled your eyes more than once as your grandparents gave you their advice. Stories of walking 100 miles to school, usually barefoot and in the rain or snow probably preceded lectures on waste and spending money on frivolities. We’ve all been there. Inevitably, like other generations before you, a … Continue reading The Things I Learned from my Grandparents
