As we age, it’s important to make sure we’re getting all the nutrients we need in order to keep healthy. Protein is especially important for older adults. Find out why! Why do older adults need to make sure they get enough protein? As we age, the composition of our body changes. Muscle mass and bone…
For this week’s blog, we interview Barb Fletcher about how to reduce stress using quantifiable tools and metrics. Barb is currently the Executive Director of the Atlantic Institute on Aging, AND she has her own business! Prior to this, Barb worked for over 30 years in the health care field in the government and non-profit…
Do you have arthritis? Lower back pain? Joint pain? Pain is a common health condition reported by seniors, with up to 85% of those living in retirement homes reporting they have serious pain. Chronic pain can be debilitating, frustrating and emotionally exhausting. There are some techniques to help with both acute and chronic pain. Even…
The idea of eating locally has become increasingly popular for many North Americans. There are so many great reasons to eat locally – from supporting the local economy, helping the environment, and getting delicious produce at their prime ripeness and nutrition levels. If you want to eat locally this summer, here are some places you…
Want a summer get-away, but don’t know where to go? Here in British Columbia, there are so many great options, and we have compiled a list of great suggestions for you to think about! Whistler Whistler is a popular choice both during the summer and winter seasons. During the summer, you can ride the gondola,…
It’s vision health month! Eyes are an essential part of your overall body health, but can be easily overlooked. The older you get, the bigger the risk grows for eye disease. Approximately half of people by the time they reach age 80 develop cataracts. Here are some tips to keep your eyes healthy. Get Comprehensive…
Increasingly, seniors are turning to the internet as both a tool for everyday use, keeping in touch, and entertainment. As a result, many seniors are also turning to social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest and many others. Thinking about joining Facebook, or want to convince a loved one? Here are some reasons…
Retirement can be a great time to rekindle your passions and enjoy yourself. With Spring here, there are lots of new activities to try, here’s a list to get you started. Take up a New Sport Now that you’ve got that extra bit of time, consider starting up or rekindling a physical activity you enjoy.…
Spring is here! Here at Home to Home, we’ve put together some tips to assist with your spring cleaning and de-cluttering. 1. Make a list. Go through the home, room by room, and write down what needs to be done. Tackling it all at once without a plan will be stressful and often things will…
It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Here are Home we’ve put together some basic information about Parkinson’s Disease to raise awareness about what it is, what the risk factors are, and how to spot the warning signs. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease where the degradation of cells responsible for dopamine (a hormone…
