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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Fall Prevention for Seniors
Every year, one in three Canadian seniors will fall at least once. Hip fractures are the most common type of fall injury among seniors, and about 20 percent of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall. Weakened balance, vision...
Signs an Elder’s Needs Are Changing
For information, contact: John Kitchen, Client Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-252-8200 Father sometimes leaves the garage door up all night with his keys in the car. Mother stays in the same outfit for days and limits...
Staying Active with Age
for more information contact: John Kitchen, Client Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-252-8200 Dance class? You bet. Tennis? Most definitely. Biking? Absolutely. Getting older and reaching retirement does not mean...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For information, contact: John Kitchen Client Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-852-5500 Breast cancer tops all cancers for women across the globe with more than 1.7 million new breast cancer cases detected worldwide...
Risk Assessments for Older Adults
For information, contact: Nancy Esson, Business Development [email protected] 705-293-5500 The European Commission reports that by 2025, more than 20 percent of Europeans will be aged 65 or older with a rapid increase of those over the...
Travelling in Seasonal Weather
For information, contact: John Kitchen, Owner and Community Relations email: [email protected] Office: 705-252-8200 Torrential rains are expected later today, making travel across the region treacherous. Gale-force winds are grounding...
Caring for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
For information, contact: John Kitchen, Community Relations and Owner [email protected] 705-252-8200 Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Billy Graham and Estelle Getty are among a number of famous...
When Aging Parents Remarry
Suzanne cared for her ailing husband for five years before his death. As time has passed since her husband’s death, Suzanne, now 75, is falling in love again. She’s happy and excited for her new chapter. The only issue is, her grown children strongly...
Brittle Bones and Broken Hips
Falling and fracturing a hip is one of the greatest fears many elders have, and for good reason. Hip fractures are associated with disability, nursing home placement and early death. Osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones weak and fragile, is thought to...
