Often we don’t realize it, but our feet are actually indicative of what’s going on with our entire body. A variety of health problems can cause foot problems. Poor circulation, diabetes, and arthritis are some of the common culprits. In the most severe cases, a small wound or infection left untreated can turn into a serious…

Our bodies are full of information about how our health is doing, we just need to know where to look. Sometimes changes occur as a result of aging, and sometimes they result from a potential underlying problem. Paying attention to changes in your body can help you identify issues earlier. This week, we’re focusing on…

  Stroke is the fourth leading cause of morbidity in North America. Strokes are caused by lack of blood flow, and therefore oxygen flow, to the brain causing brain cells to die. Though certain things are out of your control, lifestyle is a very important factor in whether or not you get a stroke. Knowing…

Changing lifestyles can be difficult for anyone at any age, but quitting for older folks can present a unique set of challenges. Sometimes we think to ourselves “I’m too old for that” – the same may go for smoking. Perhaps you’ve tried to quit before. Perhaps you’ve been smoking for so long, it’s become habitual…

As we age, it’s important that we make the changes necessary to make our homes safe places. If you or someone you know is at risk of a medical emergency, consider getting a personal alert system. Here is some information to help you get started. What is a Personal alert system? A personal alert system…

As we get older, it may become increasingly difficult to go grocery shopping or prepare your own home-cooked meals. Not to worry, there are many meal and grocery programs for people with varying levels of independence, different diets, as well as budgets. Additionally, many services are flexible and will provide fewer or more meals, depending…

Having difficulty lowering your cholesterol? You’re not the only one. By the time that Canadians reach the age of 40, a whopping 40% already have higher than ideal cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is linked to heart disease, stroke, dementia and diabetes, just to name a few. Knowing your Cholesterol The first step to understanding healthy…

Kidney disease is diagnosed three times more often than twenty years ago, and the numbers keep climbing. Around 53% of cases are in those 65 and above. Last week’s blog was on catching the signs of kidney disease early. This week’s blog will focus on tips to help keep your kidneys healthy. 1. Reducing Your…

Catching Kidney Disease Early An estimated 2.6 million Canadians either suffer from or are at high risk for developing kidney disease, and over half of those people are over the age of 65. Kidney diseases claim more lives than either breast or prostate cancer each year. Many people may have kidney disease and not even…

4.5 million people in Canada suffer with Osteoarthritis. For many patients, the condition comes with a great deal of pain that isn’t dealt with completely by medication. While there is no cure, there are steps you can take to manage your condition. One way is through a healthy diet. While there is much to be…