Recognizing the Signs of a Stroke
The symptoms of a stroke can be difficult to identify. Unfortunately, that lack of awareness can spell disaster. A stroke […]
Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month The Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Movement is a grass roots effort to increase
Nutrition For Seniors – Vegetable Myths
When we were kids, our parents always told us to eat our vegetables because they were good for us. When
Hospital Discharge Planning For Ottawa Seniors
Preparing for a senior’s discharge from hospital is complicated. There are things to arrange and decisions to make. Connecting with
World Alzheimer’s Month
September 2012 is the first global World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to educate and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.September
Dementia and the Importance of Music
We all have songs that evoke vivid and distinct memories of events or parts of our lives. They stir up
Dementia at Meal Time
Meal times, and day-to-day eating and drinking, can become very challenging as dementia progresses. In the early stages, a person
Proper Nutrition For Seniors At Home
Proper nutrition is an issue for everyone. So many health problems could be fixed or completely prevented if we would
Canadian Seniors Have a High Incidence of Malnutrition
A study conducted by the Canadian Malnutrition Task Force showed a disturbingly high percentage of seniors in Canada, who are
Making Home Senior Friendly
As we grow older, our sense of balance diminishes, and the stability of our stature is often weaker. It is