We get it, meal planning can be challenging, especially when it's not for yourself. While it may seem overwhelming, meal planning is extremely beneficial in reducing stress and making the weekdays easier at any age. Whether you're making plans for yourself or for a loved one, below are a few tips to make meal planning simple.
The right amount of healthy food is key for your body to produce energy and the ability to perform daily activities. It can also make a significant impact on body weight and reduce your risk for certain diseases such as diabetes or heart disease.
Rosalynn Carter once said, “There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers. Caregiving is universal.”
Heart disease is one of the most widespread and difficult health challenges in the world and is the second leading cause of death in Canada.
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 occasion in our own unique way. Senior Helpers would like to share a few wellness-boosting activities you can participate in for Valentine’s Day!
Some healthy goals may include improving your emotional or physical health and even stimulating your brain with new activities. A significant part of setting resolutions is identifying what goals you want to achieve and ensuring that you're on the right path to achieve them.
As the holiday season begins, we're reminded that many seniors may feel lonely during this time of year.
With holiday events right around the corner, so to comes spending time with friends and family, enjoying home-cooked meals, and reminiscing about previous times spent together.
The decision to invest in senior care services is incredibly important. Many time family members may believe they can manage their loved one’s condition on their own or simply don’t recognize the severity of the issue.
According to statistics, the average Canadian senior stays in the hospital up to 10 days longer for a fall than any other issue or disease, it’s also estimated treatment cost nearly $3.4 billion yearly in direct medical costs and 215 older adults are hospitalized each day in Canada due to it.
Memory and other cognitive changes can be frustrating but keeping the mind active can help reduce cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is most common in those over the age of 65 and upwards of 500,000 people are living with dementia in Canada today.
As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it can only mean one thing; fall is here! With everything changing, it can be overwhelming trying to get plans or tasks organized. Changing seasons should be the start of a new beginning and chapter in your life where you can try new things, celebrate life, or meet new people.
For some, a strict job schedule can make it difficult to balance work and life, leading to increased stress levels and a decrease in one's overall happiness. Becoming a Senior Helpers caregiver allows people to create a schedule that works best for their personal life and needs.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, diseases and outbreaks can happen at any time, and any place, so the importance of staying up to date and on top of routine immunizations cannot be understated.
As we age and our bodies change, it's common to notice a difference in not only how long we sleep but the quality of it.
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.