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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Fall Prevention for Seniors
Every year, one in three Canadian seniors will fall at least once. Hip fractures are the most common type of fall injury among seniors, and about 20 percent of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall. Weakened balance, vision...
4 Positive Steps Women Over 65 Should Take For Their Health
We’ve come a long way on women’s health. It wasn’t long ago that the topic was still on the fringes of our conversations about healthcare. To some, it was even taboo! Now, women in Canada have more treatment options and greater access to healthcare than...
10 Things Every Canadian Should Know About Elder Abuse
One of the most underreported crimes in Canada, elder abuse affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. We can all do our part to help end this toxic form of abuse and keep our communities safe. It starts with knowing the facts. These are...
Technology Solutions for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients
When it comes to technology, many older adults are skeptical about embracing it and uncomfortable learning how to use it. However, once seniors begin to use and integrate technology into their everyday lives, it can have a positive impact. Recent...
How to Protect Your Senior Loved Ones From Being Scammed
It has become sadly common to hear news stories about Canadian seniors falling victim to predatory telephone or email scams. Canadians lose millions of dollars to the activities of scammers each year, and older adults are at most likely demographic to be...
What is Occupational Therapy and How Can it Help My Aging Loved One?
October is here and it’s Occupational Therapy Month in Canada. But what exactly is occupational therapy and how does it apply to you and your family? Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to minimize and prevent issues with a...
Downsizing Your Home to Make It More Accessible
Over the years, people collect items of interest as well as standard accessories like furniture and electronics. These can take up a fair amount of space in the home. While this does not present an issue for people with conventional mobility, changes in...
What to Do When Siblings Disagree About a Parent’s Care
No family is perfect. We all go through trials with our loved ones, and from time to time, these arguments can get in the way of important family decisions. That is especially true when siblings disagree about their elderly parent’s care. Conflict...
Right at Home LLC. Policy on Website Accessibility
Introduction: Right at Home LLC. is committed to providing equality of opportunity to persons with disabilities, including equal access to its website. This policy is a living document that will change over time as IT changes. Ample opportunities for...
