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Dehydration is one of the most common preventable medical conditions in the world. 

Researchers have found that 48 percent of older adults admitted into hospitals actually had signs of dehydration in their laboratory results. 

Did you know?

We lose about 68 ounces of water a day, through perspiration, respiration, and urination. The water we lose needs to be replaced to prevent excessive fluid loss, or dehydration.

Reasons Seniors are Prone to Dehydration

In honour Stroke awareness month, we are sharing some important information you should know about the risk factors and symptoms of stroke. 

There are 50,000 strokes each year in Canada making it the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer.

Seniors are at the highest risk for a stroke. Almost 75% of all strokes occur in adults over the age of 65. The surprising news is that the majority of strokes are preventable. 

What is a Stroke? 

Eating healthy meals is incredibly important for everyone especially the elderly. Last month we shared some important information about nutrition for seniors. So, this month we thought we’d continue with that theme and share some simple meal preparation for healthy eating.

1. Seek Support
Being a caregiver can sometimes leave you questioning your decisions and feeling isolated. It’s important to remember that you are not alone! Many people are providing care for a loved on and there are groups to help you along the way. There are many ways to reach out to other caregivers, from online forums to weekly get-togethers.