Caregiver Relief Taking care of a family member with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be quite stressful. As the symptoms grow more complicated, managing and living with these increased behaviours can be quite exhausting. “The better you take care of yourself and feel…
June is Stroke Awareness Month in Canada What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of oxygen or blood flow to the brain. A blocked artery or the leaking of ruptured of blood vessels in the…
Congratulations to Terri-Lynne Rade! We are proud to announce that our President, Terri-Lynne Rade is a recipient of a Forty over 40 Health & Wellness Achievement Award. Also on behalf of the City of Mississauga and Members of Council she…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disease that affects cognition and movements. Some symptoms include balance problems, stiffness causing muscle aches, tremor, and loss of agility. As the disease progresses, seniors with Parkinson’s may also experience swallowing challenges, speech…
This Valentine’s Day, show your elderly loved ones some extra love and appreciation. A little extra effort can make a big difference. Share a special breakfast or lunch together. Involve kids – seniors love homemade valentine’s day cards, cookies and…
Canadians are aware that heart disease is a major health threat that rises as one gets older. To help curb the incidence of heart disease, the month of February is dedicated to “Heart Month” – a time to focus on…
In Canada, coordinating and strategizing in-home patient safety is immensely important to senior home care providers. As baby boomers reach their senior years, homecare assistance for themselves or aging parents becomes a reality and an integral component to their future…
When you imagine a pharmacist you may picture an individual behind a tall counter wearing a white coat or a person who simply dispenses your medications. But in Ontario, pharmacists are able to offer you a wide range of services…
Imagine a place where expressing yourself becomes even more difficult and you are confused about things in every day life that used to seem simple. Joyce, one of the thousands of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s, found the transition from the…
Joyce is one of more than 200,000 people in Ontario alone who lives with dementia. Every day she must manage her chronic disease and this has affected not only her life, but also the life of her family. When at…
