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…
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…
Today people are living longer, are more active and enjoy healthy lifestyles. A fall can affect all of these wonderful things by decreasing your mobility and impacting a senior’s overall health. Having well-informed homecare assistance to suggest minor alterations to…
When we talk about the seniors we care for we always talk about how much we love helping them or how interesting it is getting to know them. The connections we develop help us to experience who they really are…
Journaling every day can be extremely beneficial. Building a habit to write in a journal can be very easy and is an uplifting experience for people of all ages. Writing your inner thoughts on the safety of a piece of…