How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Being a caregiver is so rewarding — but it can be incredibly stressful as well as physically and mentally exhausting. In fact, not everyone has...
Fun Activities for Seniors and Caregivers to do this Summer
Much like staying warm inside when it’s cold outside, sometimes the hot sun makes people — especially seniors — want to stay inside, too. While...
Understanding Thyroid Disease in Seniors
June was Thyroid Awareness Month in Canada. As we age, we become more susceptible to thyroid issues — therefore, seniors must know what it is, ...
Older Men’s Health Myths — Debunked!
June is Canadian Men’s Health Month, and in honour of this, we’re going to finally debunk some popular men’s health (especially older men’s hea...
How Seniors Can Successfully Stop Smoking
Smoking in older adults may be decreasing over the years, but 13% of the Canadian adult population still light up. Often, they start early and ...
Strengthening Mental Health in Older Adults
Taking care of our mental health is so important — especially as we age. Having poor mental health not only leads to depression and anxiety, bu...
Our Favourite Healthy Snacks for Diabetics
Diabetes is on the rise in Canada — especially if you're over the age of 65. So, if your doctor has diagnosed you with diabetes — or said you h...
Low-Maintenance Gardening Tips for Seniors
We've talked before about the benefits of gardening for seniors, but maybe you weren't ready to start until now — or you just didn't know where...
5 Important Balance Exercises for Seniors
As we age, physical activity becomes more important to ward off injuries. And part of this includes doing exercises to help stay flexible so mu...
How to Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors
Seasonal affective disorder (commonly referred to as SAD) is a type of depression that affects anyone, of any age, — but especially seniors — u...