Get out and enjoy the summer weather while it is here. While all seasons bring their own conditions, the summer months and the sunshine it typically brings with it, give us the time to enjoy the outdoors more than at any other point during the year.
It is important to take precautionary measures to protect your skin from the sun. Exposure to the sun can lead to sunburn, skin aging, eye damage, and cancer. Considering everyone can be affected by the sun, Senior Helpers is here to remind you of measures you can take to stay safe from it.
While our goal is always to keep ourselves in good or excellent health, that goal becomes particularly important once we reach age 65 and older. This is the age when health concerns become more pronounced and potentially life-threatening, and the window for identifying such issues becomes smaller. For this reason, providing good senior care to your loved one can prove difficult. As people age, they become increasingly at-risk of developing heart conditions, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and gaining weight. For seniors and caregivers alike, it’s important to stay aware of the major health concerns affecting the elderly, so you know what to guard against.
Nearly 750 thousand Canadians suffer from Alzheimer’s and it is estimated that one million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2030. Senior Helpers wants to acknowledge some of the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease you should know:
Summer is right around the corner! With temperatures rising, the summer heat can be dangerous for many. Senior Helpers wants to remind everyone to monitor their health this upcoming season. It is important to take precautionary measures to protect yourself from the sun. Here are a few summer tips to get you through the summer heat and enjoy it too!
Did you know that it is normal for aging seniors to feel overwhelmed and stressed? Stress hormones can negatively affect your physical health. Many studies have shown that elevated levels are connected to high blood pressure, weakened immune systems, and heart disease. Stress in older adults can also directly relate to insomnia, late-life depression, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's disease. This is why it is so important to find ways to manage your mental and physical wellness!
A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis can come with unanswered questions. It can be challenging to decide what may be next for you and/or your loved ones. While there is no standard treatment for PD patients, there are several different options to explore.
April is Parkinson’s Awareness month and Senior Helpers wants to help ensure your loved ones have the care they need. Luckily, resources are available, providing the education families need to understand in order to help provide the right care.
Often if you hear someone has Parkinson’s Disease the information regarding this disease is confusing. These are just some facts about Parkinson’s to help you, a patient, a client or a family member to understand the disease a little better. Parkinson’s affects nearly 100,000 Canadians, both men and women from all ethnic backgrounds.
Just how much do you know about your Liver? In honour of Liver Health Month learn the answers to some of the most common myths surround your liver.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it could be looking a little bit different for you this year. No matter if you are with your loved ones or separated from them, we can all celebrate the holiday in our own unique way. Senior Helpers would like to share a few wellness-boosting activities you can participate in on this upcoming Valentine’s Day!