Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks can be a great way to stay in touch with loved ones, post photos, and get to know what’s happening both online and world. But it’s also important to think about your safety and privacy. Here are some tips for keep yourself safe when using social networks. Think about…
This week’s blog is dedicated to a condition that affects over 1.2 million Canadians – diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the patient cannot process glucose (sugar in the blood). This can occur either because the person has an inability to produce an adequate amount of insulin (a hormone which enables the cells…
The costs of senior living can be challenging for many families, especially as seniors age and medical conditions evolve. In addition to home maintenance and in-home care, finances may be needed for a potential downsizing, rent costs for a seniors residence, increased medications, and other services such as transportation and personal care. None of…
Blood clots, also known as “Deep Vein Thrombosis” (DVT) occurs when there is coagulated blood causing a disruption to the flow of blood in the body, often due to being sedentary or having a recent surgery. Most often they occur in the legs, but can also occur in the arms, chest and pelvis. When there…
Heart Disease is still the number one cause of death in North America, claiming over 14,000 lives a year. Currently, 1.6 million Canadians live with heart disease. Symptoms of heart attacks can widely vary and don’t always appear to be severe. Up to two thirds of people actually feel no chest pain when they have…
February is Heart Health month! To help raise awareness about heart health, this week’s blog is dedicated to a health condition many people struggle with: high blood pressure. There are many people living with high blood pressure. In fact, by the time we reach 65, around two thirds of people are expected to have high…
Dementia is a broad term referring to a wide range of conditions which results in the decrease of mental capacity affecting everyday life. There are various types of dementia but Alzheimer’s is probably the most commonly experienced and known type. This week’s blog is dedicated to helping you navigate caring for your loved one with…
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! We want to help build awareness about this increasingly important topic that will be one of the dominant health issues in the next 20 years, so this month, we are providing you with some information to help you stay informed about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our next blog…
As we age, it’s normal for our driving abilities to change. The loss of a driver’s license or a decision to stop driving can be a significant emotional event, and it can happen either voluntarily or for some people, involuntarily. However, giving up driving doesn’t have to mean giving up independence. Whether you want to…
Happy New Year from Home to Home! We hope you’ve had a relaxing and fulfilling holiday season. Getting back into the groove after the holidays of usual life can be a challenge. Here are some tips for getting healthy and heading off to a good start to 2016. Stay Hydrated Drinking water is so important…
