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Key Components to Healthy Aging

world-health-day

What comes to mind when you see the word Health?

Does it create positive or negative thoughts about your own health condition? We all have “health” but our quality of life depends on if its good health or bad health. As we recognize World Health Day this month we want to address some key components to healthy aging:

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Posted in Elderly Care/ Healthy Safe Ageing in Place, Natural Therapies at Home

Glaucoma Awareness

glaucoma awareness week

Are you at Risk?

Glaucoma is a degenerative eye disease associated with fluid pressure that typically affects people over 60 years of age with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, severe myopia (near sighted), previous eye trauma, smokers and those with long term steroid use such as corticosteroids/antihistamines or family history of the disease. It can damage the optic nerve causing loss of vision if left untreated and is the #1 cause of blindness. Many scientists believe that stress and nutritional deficiencies and lack of collagen are just a few of the causes. Read More »

Posted in Natural Therapies at Home, Vision Care

Tips To Help Glide Through Winter

help glide in winter

With the holiday festivities behind us we in the northern hemisphere will prepare to settle in for a long cold winter.  Winters shorter days can leave us feeling lethargic and often depressed from lack of sunlight. Some people are affected more than others this time of year. Read More »

Posted in Fall Prevention, Natural Therapies at Home

7 Tips For A “Healthier” Holiday Season

7 Tips for a Healthful Holiday Season

As we prepare to go into holiday mode attending festivities with friends and family we must still be mindful of what we eat & drink.  We typically gain 1-5 extra pounds at holiday time. This may not sound like alot but 5 pounds is hard to lose in the New Year! Read More »

Posted in Natural Therapies at Home, Nutrition/ Healthy Living

Crohn’s & Colitis! Left untreated may lead to Cancer

Crohn’s & Colitis

Crohn’s is “an inflammatory disease of the bowel that affects the intestinal lining causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite, weight loss and fever.”   Sadly 1 in 150 Canadians are affected by this disease and if left untreated can lead to Cancer. Read More »

Posted in Cancer, Natural Therapies at Home

Home Safety Check List

Home Safety Check List

Soon the cooler temperatures will be upon us and we will be spending more time indoors. Now is the time to take inventory of our homes and the homes of those who we care for to be sure they are safe from dangers like falling.

For seniors living with dementia making sure the home is a safe haven is a must. Here are some things to consider for everyone, not just those with mental health challenges: Read More »

Posted in Elderly Care/ Healthy Safe Ageing in Place, Natural Therapies at Home

Beat the Heat – Summer Care Tips for Seniors

Summer Care

Although it took its time arriving, the summer has proven to be nothing less than amazingly hot here in the Northern Hemisphere. Record heat waves have kept us in air-conditioned environments. Although the air conditioning is necessary to escape the heat, seniors are warned to stay out of the direct air flow to avoid catching respiratory infection.

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Posted in Elderly Care/ Healthy Safe Ageing in Place, Natural Therapies at Home

Is Everything In Order? Planning for Ageing

Life Dash

We all talk about our last days and what we think we may want them to look like but are we ever really fully prepared?  This shouldn’t be something we think about when we are sick and have other things on our minds.  We need to put a plan together when we are of able mind and body so we can rest knowing our wishes will be fulfilled and our loved ones know what to do. Read More »

Posted in Elderly Care/ Healthy Safe Ageing in Place, Natural Therapies at Home

Is Your Diet Making You Sick?

New Food Allergies

You eat well, drink lots of water daily, take your vitamins and even exercise regularly yet you are still tired all the time and just don’t feel 100%.  It’s possible food is the culprit!

If you experience these symptoms on a regular basis its possible you could have food allergies:  bloating, constipation, headache, sinusitis, swollen glands, heart     palpitations or irregular heartbeat, dark circles or bags under the eyes, sore throat, fatigue, arthritis, and skin irritations are just some of the possibilities .  Allergies can mimic any health condition so its important to find out if food is triggering your symptoms. Read More »

Posted in Natural Therapies at Home, Nutrition/ Healthy Living

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Must Have, What to Avoid?

Nutrition, Senior Home Care Mississauga

IBS is a functional disorder of the intestinal tract. The movement of food and waste material is impaired causing a build-up of mucous, toxins and inflammation. Sadly this is a common disorder affecting 1 in 5 adults today. IBS does not discriminate between seniors, young adults, or children.

For those of you suffering with IBS you know the symptoms all too well…abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea, nausea, inflammation of the intestinal tract and pain while eating certain foods. Read More »

Posted in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Natural Therapies at Home

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