The risks of falling increase as we age. In fact, one in three people aged 65 years or older falls each year. The most common injuries that occur due to falls are to the hips and thighs, followed by injuries to the head. Fortunately, you can implement numerous strategies to significantly lower the chances of a fall.
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Practicing mindfulness for improved wellbeing
As a caregiver practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of practicing mindfulness and how it can reduce stress and increase our ability to focus. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the act of being aware of your current surroundings and experiences. Similar to […]
Compassion fatigue
What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue often goes unnoticed when one is focused on the needs of others on a regular basis. As a result, this exhaustion leads to stress that can impact the ability to feel empathy or compassion for others. Sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress (STS) compassion fatigue can take its […]
The Importance Of Your Occupational Therapist
Have you ever wondered what it is an occupational therapist does? What makes their role so important in the lives of an individual who is recovering? Today we speak with Crystal Robertson from Whole Therapy to learn more. What is the role of occupational therapy within the community? Occupational therapy is a really varied job. We treat injured, […]
Staying Active From Home
Being in isolation or even minimizing our usual social interactions during COVID-19 has seen many of us less physically active than we would usually be. Here are a few ways you can increase your activity from home. Limited mobility doesn’t mean you can’t exercise If you have limitations on your ability to move due to injury, disability, illness or other […]
Planning ahead: the choice is yours
Your choice You have dreamed of this holiday for a long time! You have gathered the brochures, researched the region, selected your preferred tourist destinations, and even picked up a few phrases in a new language so that you can fully experience your dream holiday. The choice is all yours! You relax into the plans […]
Why In-Home Care?
Care from home an option Many people don’t want to leave the comfort of their family home in the later years of their life. For these individuals, In-home care is a great choice! For others, home is no longer comfortable and they look forward to a new home for a new season. They may seek […]
Gardening For Life
Spring is in the air and if you have never taken to gardening then today we want to share the benefits of gardening for life! A new season has begun and the hope of warmer days and outdoor activities invigorate and inspire. Today let’s take a look at just a few of the reasons why […]
What Is Dementia?
What is dementia? Am I at risk? Can I prevent it? Isn’t it just memory loss in old age? September is Dementia awareness month so it is the perfect time to ask these questions and to discover what dementia entails, who it affects, and how we can support those who are living with dementia. “Dementia […]
Storing and Sorting Photographs
Photographs are, without a doubt, one of the top items treasured in our households. Photography captures moments in time which helps to tell our story and communicate history. If you have old photographs in an old drawer or box and don’t know where to begin when it comes to sorting and storing then now is […]