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Senior Care: Sleep Disorders

  Insomnia and hypersomnia are associated with mood disorders and depression in particular. In vulnerable individuals problems sleeping should be noted; enabling better sleep can bring significant relief and help cope with the illness. Sleep disruption is a very common finding in patients with psychiatric difficulties. A large community study found that a much higher […]

Senior Care: Technology and Seniors

  Forget learning how to program the VCR—the technology seniors have their eyes on today includes mobile gadgets, wireless connectivity and digital devices to enhance their lives and provide themselves with a greater sense of safety and personal support. There have been ample research studies conducted and statistical results consistently uncovered that: It is a […]

Senior Care: Oral Health for Seniors

Dentures do not have to be a fact of life. With proper oral hygiene, many seniors are keeping their natural teeth healthier and longer than previous generations. A healthy mouth is important for maintaining quality of life, especially for the sick, the elderly and residents in long-term care homes. For those wearing full or partial dentures, it […]

Senior Care: Depression in the Elderly

Depression among the Elderly population According to Health Canada, older Canadians are living longer, more independently, healthier, and more affluent than ever before. Todays seniors are physically more active, engaged with their families, in their communities, and are becoming international globetrotters. They are challenging many of the negative stereotypes we hold about aging and showing […]

Senior Care: What is Alzheimer’s?

So what exactly is Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that, over time, results in the brain’s inability to function correctly. Alzheimer’s disease causes lapses in memory, communication, judgment and overall functioning. Alzheimer’s was first identified by Alois Alzheimer in 1906 in Germany and is the most common type of dementia, a general […]

Senior Care: Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Alzheimer’s Symptoms We all have those times when we think, “What was his name? I know I met him before. Was it Jim? Tim?” Or, “I know I have it somewhere. If I can just remember where I put it!”. If you’re like me, these moments happen frequently in the busy pace of life. However, […]

Senior Care: What Is Dementia?

What is Dementia? Dementia, is a broad term that refers to a deterioration in brain functioning. It can include thought processes, judgment, reasoning, memory, communication and behaviour. What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Dementia is a broad category, while Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type, and the most common cause, of dementia. Other kinds of […]

Senior Care: Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Caring for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia While there’s nothing wrong with bingo as an activity, there are many reasons to think creatively when it comes to activities for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia. One of the keys is that the activity should be meaningful for the person. Often, meaning is […]