Canadian seniors get help with hand tremors
Steadiwear has launched its third-generation Steadi-3 glove designed to reduce hand tremors for people living with Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease – and nearly half the size and weight of the previous device. Steadiwear is an AGE-WELL startup affiliate and has received support from the network through the development of its anti-tremor glove. Steadi-3 is […]
The flu shot has arrived for Canadian seniors
Getting a flu shot is one of the most important steps Canadian seniors can take to protect their health, especially as the flu season approaches. For seniors, the flu can lead to severe complications, hospitalization, and even death due to their age-related vulnerabilities and potential preexisting conditions. Here are key reasons why Canadian seniors should […]
Cancer screening expanding across Canada
Canada is making excellent progress in establishing, expanding and improving lung and cervical cancer screening programs across the country, according to new environmental scan reports from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). This is critical because regular screening can help save lives. “Screening programs that are more accessible to everyone, including those in rural and remote […]
Canadian seniors should take iron deficiency seriously
Iron deficiency is a common issue among Canadian seniors, and it can have serious health implications if left untreated. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. When there isn’t enough iron, the body can’t produce adequate hemoglobin, leading to a condition called iron deficiency […]
Here’s how Canadian seniors can winterize their homes
Winterizing a home is essential for Canadian seniors to stay warm, safe, and energy-efficient during the cold months. Proper weatherization can help reduce heating costs, prevent potential health risks, and ensure the home remains comfortable. Here are some practical steps seniors can take to winterize their homes effectively. 1. Insulate Doors and Windows Windows and […]
How Canadian seniors can sleep without pills
A strategy developed by Canadian researchers for encouraging older patients with insomnia to wean themselves from sleeping pills and improve their sleep through behavioral techniques is effective, data suggest. If proven helpful for the millions of older Canadians who currently rely on nightly benzodiazepines (BZDs) and non-BZDs (colloquially known as Z drugs) for their sleep, […]
B.C. seniors get new, virtual at-home care
Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home. “Seniors prefer to live in their own home receiving supports and assistance, in a space that is familiar and comfortable,” said Adrian Dix, Minister […]
Most Canadian seniors are not ‘health literate’
October marks Health Literacy Month — a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. According to the Canadian Public Health Association, 60 per cent of Canadian adults and 88 per cent of seniors are not health literate. Patients with low health literacy […]
B.C. community is getting a hub to help seniors
The Sunshine Coast is getting a new community services hub to fill a critical social infrastructure gap after an investment of more than $3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Patrick Weiler and Catherine Leach, Executive Director, Sunshine Coast Community Services, the Building Together Project will be the new home for the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) so that […]
U.S. seniors care solutions firm moves into Canada
CarePatrol, the U.S.’s largest senior care solutions organization, announced the opening of its first two franchise locations in Ontario, marking a major milestone in the brand’s Canada expansion efforts. This development comes just a year after CarePatrol launched its plans to enter the Canadian market, solidifying the brand’s continuous growth and steadfast commitment to providing safer care options […]
