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Reinvent Your Home for the Future

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Seniors who plan to stay in their homes can make their lives simpler by investing in a variety of exterior and interior changes to ensure they reside and continue to live in a safe environment. As seniors age, they often find their homes need to be upgraded to suit their changing physical requirements. Planning ahead for possible elder care services and ensuring you or your loved ones live in a safe place should always be part of a plan.

Fortunately, there are many simple, easy-to do home safety improvements to help with the ease of care and reduce future risks of falling or getting injured. Most of these renovations can be done to any home and will help with any current or future senior home care needs. Read more ›

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Successful Chronic Disease Management

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

There is a dramatic rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases within the aging population today. Corresponding with this rise is the increased demand on families to be directly engaged in chronic disease management for the elderly in their family. Seniors today have a unique set of needs and expectations that is different than in previous generations. These facts combined means that when dealing with elder care services, a specialized approach to chronic disease management will most likely be a regular part of a caretaker’s responsibility.

What Are Chronic Diseases?

Chronic diseases are persistent medical conditions that can result in lifelong disabilities and impaired quality of life. This can include but is not confined to: Diabetes, Arthritis, Obesity, Heart Disease, Cancer and Respiratory Diseases. Injury from falls or accidents can also result in a chronic medical condition. The most common of the chronic diseases is arthritis impacting as much as 1 in 5 seniors today.
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Aging Gracefully –Preventative Measures Before Hitting Your Senior Years

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Having watched and perhaps having to participate in the care of an elder generation, boomers are understandably concerned about being diagnosed with serious medical condition like Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Being witness to grandparents with these diseases, some boomers are now dealing with their own parents who show signs of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Witnessing the onset of these diseases can sometimes increase the anxiety around their own health for evidence does indicate that this fear is not unfounded. Boomers are considered to be “Generation Alzheimer’s”. 1 out of every 8 people in the boomer generation may suffer from one of these diseases.

Why Being Present Should Take Precedence

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Boomers Lifestyle, Boomers Habits, Alzheimer Care, dementia treatment

As a society, we tend to focus on the future. We have a nasty habit of planning and scheduling every moment of our lives. Whether it’s a detailed ten-year plan or a promise to ourselves to be retired by 55, Boomers are usually busy making plans for the future. Though it’s important to have a plan, and hold ourselves accountable for such, it’s even more important to make sure we’re not missing out on all the good stuff and all the great people around us. Here’s some tips and tricks to staying mindful in the later years of life, and ensuring no day goes to waste. Read more ›

Posted in Boomer Bucket List, Boomers Lifestyle, Happiness & Joy, Health Care

Surviving and Thriving in the Boomer Age

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Boomer Age, Boomer Relationships, Boomer Lifestyle,

As a boomer, you were born into arguably the most affluent generation of all time. Statistically, you’re a hard worker with a solid income. Basically, you’ve got it made. But as you get older, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that hard work doesn’t go to waste. Here’s 5 tips to make sure your golden years are your best years. Read more ›

Posted in 50 is fabulous, Boomer Bucket List, Happiness & Joy

The Secrets to Staying Healthy and Happy in the 21st Century

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to take care of our bodies. Gone are the days of putting back a cheeseburger at 3 am and washing it down with a six-pack without repercussion. After 50 years, the pounds start to stick to places of our body we never knew they could and hair sprouts just about everywhere else. How do you stay in shape after the body you’ve known your whole life is suddenly unrecognizable? Simple pay it the respect it deserves. Read more ›

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50 is Fabulous, Here’s Why:

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Worried about aging? Don’t be. The golden years after 50 can be some of the best of your life if approached with a glass-half-full attitude. As a society, we often tend to dwell on the negatives of aging rather than the many positives. Freedom, control and knowing what you want and who you are, are just a few of the many perks that come with getting older. Read more ›

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Build your Legacy, One Step at a Time – Now is the Time to Write Your Bucket List!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Paul — No Comments ↓

Baby Boomers! The time has come to write your bucket list. What do you want to accomplish in this lifetime? Finish this sentence, “My life won’t be complete until I…” Once you reach your 50’s and 60’s, you begin to realize that if you are going to get these things done, you had better get started…like today! Most of us become so entrenched in our day-to-day routines that we let precious time slip by. It isn’t uncommon to suddenly realize that in the past five years, you haven’t devoted any time at all to the things that are important to you. Since we never know what’s around the corner, we need to treat each day as if it were our last. Read more ›

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Raising Funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Posted on June 23, 2015 by paul

Hi There

Well it took a little while but our fundraising results from the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike Ride event held on May 23rd, 2015 are in.

The HAWPS team (Health and Wellness Professionals for Seniors) team raised over $4000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. All of the teams combined raised over $24,000. Read more ›

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G8 Dementia Summit of 2013 – What is the World Doing?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by paul

A Brief Look Back At The G8 Dementia Summit Of 2013

In December of 2013, Canada was part of the world’s first G8 Dementia Summit, held in London, England. The goals of the summit were to spark more investment in dementia research, to improve the prevention and treatment of dementia, and to better the quality of life for those with dementia and their families and caregivers. Read more ›

Posted in Family Matters, Happiness & Joy, Health Care, Mindset, Wellness Tagged with: at home care