January 13, 2023
Healthcare can be one of the biggest expenses for retirement as medical issues creep up. Unfortunately, too many of us fail to effectively budget for medical expenses in retirement. This is mainly because many of them were covered by our employers. As healthcare costs continue to rise, it is necessary for everyone to p...
September 13, 2022
Retirement is one of those things that you’re never really sure about until it arrives. It’s like a long weekend, where you have the luxury of deciding how to spend your days without having to worry about deadlines. For many retirees, this is a time they can fill with beautiful experiences. After retirement, senior...
July 11, 2022
With age, seniors tend to become more sedentary owing to pain, increased weight, health problems or an increased risk of falling. Plus, there is a natural decline in agility and stamina. However, getting older does not mean you have to be inactive. Regular activity can have a positive impact on senior health and wellne...
March 23, 2022
While a relatively small organ, the heart is one of the hardest-working ones. About the size of a fist, it beats around 115,000 times and pumps approximately 2,000 gallons of blood every 24 hours. However, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year globally. To ...
November 15, 2021
To provide seniors with a more holistic lifestyle, independent living facilities in the Niagara region are embracing different types of health and wellness programs. From offering social programs and nutritious meals to a wide range of physical activities, seniors can now live in an environment that promotes their over...
July 23, 2021
Managing mental and physical health is important at any age, but it’s even more crucial as one age. This makes stress management among seniors a priority as this is what determines whether they will lead a happy and healthy life. As they get older, seniors are faced with challenges like losing loved ones, chronic dis...
April 10, 2021
According to the WHO, the global population of those over age 60 will cross two billion by 2050, and with it will come a considerable spike in associated dermatological issues. Aging changes our skin both functionally and structurally. These changes include decreased healing, less DNA repair, and the thinning of the ep...
March 5, 2021
As our loved ones age, it’s common to notice them becoming lean as they eat much less than they used to. This leads to rapid weight loss and is a cause for concern especially for those living alone at home or in assisted living facilities with poor food service. Loss of appetite is often caused … Continue ...
September 14, 2020
When people talk about being healthy, they’re usually talking about being free of physical symptoms of illness. But if you’re talking about holistic health care and wellness, it’s about a lot more than just being physically active. It’s also about living a well-rounded lifestyle – the perfect comb...