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    Apr 26 2022

    Ouch! Do You Suffer from Arthritis?

    As an arthritis sufferer myself in my legs, I was still surprised to learn in a survey of seniors that the highest-ranking elder chronic condition at 48% is arthritis. The second at 45% is high blood pressure, while other conditions such as diabetes...


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    Jan 03 2022

    Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

    Don’t believe the old adage, ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!’...


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    Dec 11 2021

    It Must Be Joyful December! Seniors and Seasonal Stress

    Christmas trees, mistletoe, Hanukkah, lighting the Menorah, Santa Claus, gift giving, holiday family dinners...it must be December and the coming holiday season—what happy fun, what excitement! But, the holiday season is not always so jolly, so...


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    Nov 29 2021

    The Roads Not Taken in Life-Any Regrets Yet?

    In my work as the Director and Owner of Living Assistance Services in providing care at home for seniors, naturally I chat with many older persons who often wistfully look back and reminisce about their past life experiences--their important...


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    Oct 15 2021

    Worried So Much About my Aging Parents this Coming Winter

    So many of us are worried about their aging parents at home in York Region this coming...


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    Jul 26 2021

    Ways for Older Adults to Find Happiness During The Pandemic

    It’s a well-known fact that people – especially older adults – fare better emotionally and physically when they’re engaged in socially and mentally. They’re happier, healthier, and live longer, according to...


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    Jun 21 2021

    Does Your Elderly Loved One Have A Care Plan?

    How an elderly care plan helps the care recipient and the entire...


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    May 30 2021

    How Do Tortoises Get Old Without Getting Elderly?

    You probably have never given thought to this seemingly less important, esoteric question!...


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    May 11 2021

    Tim noticed that something was wrong–eventually!

    In January, 2004, Tim started to have unusual...


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    Apr 11 2021

    Time to Tell the Truth! How Old are You Really?

    After I had related to him an anecdote related to an incident which occurred decades ago, a friend of mine in Richmond Hill then asked:” How old are you?” When I confided in him my age, he replied diplomatically:” You look so much...


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    Mar 19 2021

    You Have A Social Routine – Let the Caregiver Help!

    Age-related changes may make life a little more challenging, but it doesn’t have to take your social...


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    Feb 22 2021

    The Throne Speech Has Got People Talking About the Future of Home Care

    The pandemic has been difficult – to say the least – and especially so for seniors. The one good thing that has come from the COVID-19 crisis is that it has opened the conversation about aging in...


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    Jan 30 2021

    Long Term Care Homes Are Not Ready For a Second Wave of Covid-19

    For families who are caring for an elderly parent or grandparent at home, a caregiver can help limit the number of family and friends coming into the home by taking on some or all of the caregiving duties. This can help protect everyone in the...


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    Jan 15 2021

    Do You Know a Lonely Senior?

    January is a lonely month for many older persons in your neighbourhood and elsewhere else too. Following Christmas which is usually such an active, social time, especially with family, many seniors then often spend days and weeks without speaking to...


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    Improving Sleep Quality in Older Adults
    Jan 08 2020

    Sleep and Aging

    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...


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    Living Assistance Services
    Nov 06 2019

    Women Living Longer then Men

    You\'ve likely noticed that when it comes to older people, more women seem to live alone than older men. The Canadian government has noticed this, too. According to Statistics Canada, women over 65 are almost twice more likely to live alone than...


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    The cost of home care services varies based on the degree of assistance needed. Living Assistance Services
    Sep 12 2019

    Ways to Finance Home Care

    The cost of home care services varies based on the degree of assistance needed. Living Assistance Services Many people are under the impression that receiving professional care at home is too costly and rely on family caregivers instead. Often...


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    Living Assistance Services
    May 03 2019

    Smart Technology for seniors – Can it replace the Human Touch?

    Smart technology-or gerantechnology-devices include things like telecare and telehealth, robotics, and various information and communication devices, from smartphones to health trackers. With all of these products available to do anything from...


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    Senior Loneliness and Isolation
    Apr 01 2019

    A Growing Health Crisis for Seniors

    Senior Loneliness and Isolation, Living Assistance Services According to Statistics Canada, approximately 1.4 elderly people in Canada report feeling lonely. Loneliness and isolation among Canadian seniors is growing and some are calling this a...


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    The Dangers of Poor Medication Management by Seniors
    Mar 04 2019

    The Dangers of Poor Medication Management by Seniors

    The Dangers of Poor Medication Management by Seniors, Living Assistance Services A big part of the problem is the number of medications that many seniors take. According to the IIRP Study published in 2017, approximately 66 percent of seniors are...


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    Choosing the Right Home Care Provider
    Feb 20 2019

    Choosing the Right Home Care Provider

    A quick search online will give you hundreds of options to choose from. But how do you know which home care agencies or independent Personal Support Wokers (PSW\'s) are right for you and your...


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    Living Assistance Services
    Aug 14 2018

    Understanding Seniors and their mood.

    Can you get into a bad mood or become quite anxious? The answer probably is a relative \"Yes!\" Mood disorders are characterized by the lowering or elevation of a person\'s mood while anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive and...


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