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
Thyroid Disease and Your Golden Years
July is Thyroid awareness month so we thought we’d talk a little about your thyroid and how it might be causing you some issues, like depression and anxiety.
Does Thyroid Disease affect older adults?
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?
The first week in May is Be Kind to Animals Week and in celebration of that, we thought we’d share some information about the benefits of having a pet.
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.
As we get older our bodies have different needs, so it’s important to know that some nutrients become especially important for good health. We’ve put together a list of important nutrition facts for older adults
Calcium and Vitamin D
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.
The third week in January is National Non-Smoking Week. We thought we would share some information on smoking and the importance of kicking the habit for good.
We all know smoking is bad for you, but is particularly dangerous for older adults as it puts them at heightened risk for various health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and cancer.
The holiday season is quickly approaching and buying that perfect gift for a senior loved one can be challenging sometimes. We have put together a list of some cool holiday gift ideas for you to give an elderly loved one.
Flameless Candles
A Grandmother Reliving a time when the World was at War.
Looking Back.