Category: Health
Too tired to enjoy your twilight years?
Written by Stannah
As we age, we are more prone to certain illnesses and these may leave us feeling more tired. However, tiredness is not a symptom of aging! Unless chronic pain is causing your fatigue, there are things you can do to give you more energy, so that you can get on with engaging with your life. […]
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Parkinson’s disease and its effects on mobility and balance
Written by Stannah
On World Health Day, you will certainly read about healthy habits and, for instance, how drinking water is good for your health. While these are all helpful tips and important topics to cover, we decided to take things further. What if you couldn’t drink that glass of water by yourself? That same glass of water […]
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Age in Place: Home Health Care Services Can Improve Life for Aging Parents
Written by Stannah
Home health care services can improve life for your aging parents. It may not sound like rocket science but is an option that is often not considered. From help with the shopping to daily home visits, there are many options out there that could be the solution you’re looking for. We can’t always be there […]
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Live Safer at Home: Tips for Preventing Falls
Written by Stannah
When it comes to ageing, our thinking is often reactionary. Much of the narrative is set around what to do if “X, Y and Z” happens. So often, we look for answers after the problem has occurred and there is no other choice but to act. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, let’s […]
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Memory Exercises For Seniors: 7 Tips to Keep your Mind Healthy and Strong as you Age
Written by Stannah
Memory Exercises For Seniors: 7 Tips to Keep your Mind Healthy and Strong as you Age As we age, it is not uncommon to notice that our memory function may seem to decrease. Memory lapses, like the inability to recall a name or missing a doctor’s appointment, can occur at any age. However, elderly people […]
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Loss of balance, what you need to know about your body’s balance health
Written by Stannah
Credit: Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash “Most people don’t know about loss of balance unless they have a friend or family member who has taken a fall and suddenly, they become ‘Edified’…you get to know only when there is an ‘Event’ ” – Moore 2014, Industrial Designer, Gerontologist. Believe it or not, our balance […]
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World Heart Day: preventing heart disease and promoting healthier living
Written by Stannah
“Listen to your heart.” It’s a phrase we hear a lot. It might be your favourite line from a classic romantic comedy or sound advice delivered to you by a cherished loved one. Regardless of where you first encountered the phrase, the idea that our hearts are central to who we are as people has […]
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Knee pain: know the symptoms, causes and prevention measures
Written by Stannah
When you, or someone you know, experience severe knee pain caused either by knee injury or osteoarthritic disease or even Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ll know how distressing and painful it can be walking 200 yards to the grocery store, complete your everyday activities, getting in and out of the bath or walk up and down the […]
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