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By HCA Dev, 12:39 am on May 17, 2022
It’s not often Christine’s father-in-law invites her out to lunch. When he does, she knows there’s got to be a good reason. “John and I have always gotten along,” she laughs. “But, it had been years since we’d really spent any time alone together. When we sat down at the…
By HCA Dev, 1:14 pm on May 13, 2022
It’s. Finally. Happening. Spring has come to Manitoba, summer is around the corner, and seniors have a lot to be optimistic about. With mandates lifted and the pandemic receding, there are a whole host of ways for seniors and caregivers to strengthen relationships by making the most of the season…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on February 25, 2022
Because seniors today are living longer than ever, it’s important to think about the help they might need in the future and make the appropriate long-term plans. If your senior loved one needs help handling an illness or assistance with tasks around the house, here are some of the most…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on February 18, 2022
Plant care can be therapeutic for a senior’s body, mind, and soul. Here are seven benefits your aging loved one can gain by joining a community garden.  1. Pleasant Exercise Aging joints often become stiff as a result of arthritis. Working in a community garden involves tilling, raking, digging, planting,…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on February 11, 2022
If your senior loved one wants to reduce the risk of developing cancer, making healthier lifestyle choices is the perfect place to start. Here are a few steps that can help your loved one stave off the various forms of this serious disease.  Increase Antioxidant Intake When molecules are oxidized,…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on February 4, 2022
Time distortion is one of the many challenging effects of Alzheimer’s disease. As an essential function of the human brain, the perception of time is a large part of what keeps people grounded in reality and able to interact with others in a positive and normal way. Here’s how Alzheimer’s can…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on January 28, 2022
Cooking can be relaxing and therapeutic for seniors, but some of the activities involved can become more difficult to accomplish with age. Kitchen safety is an essential part of providing home care, and you can protect your senior loved one by eliminating these common kitchen hazards.  1. Inadequate Lighting Changes…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on January 21, 2022
Dementia is a progressive disorder. Even if you’ve only noticed slight changes in your elderly loved one’s behaviour after a dementia diagnosis, there are likely to be further developments over time. Seniors with dementia commonly experience changes in their ability to communicate. Your loved one may have difficulty expressing thoughts…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on January 14, 2022
An important part of providing care for your elderly loved one means making sure he or she eats a healthy diet. A poor diet can have a significant impact on your loved one’s kidney health, especially if he or she has become more reliant on medications. Following are some foods…
By HCA Dev, 9:00 am on January 7, 2022
Social isolation is one of the leading causes of loneliness and depression among elderly people. Because these emotions often lead to more serious health concerns, it’s important to keep seniors socially connected and ensure they have purpose in their lives each day. Here are a few ways you can cheer…