Medication Management Tips for Seniors
People's bodies change as they age, and these changes can have an impact on how drugs are metabolized and how they affect the [...]
Gerontologists vs. Geriatricians In Senior Care
When it comes to senior care, there are many different professionals involved in providing support and services. Two terms that you may hear [...]
Senior Living Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction About Senior Living Facilities
Introduction As our loved ones age, and begin to require assistance with daily tasks and medical care, "senior living" and "long-term care" become [...]
Common Scams Against Seniors in BC
Financial abuse of elders and seniors is a very common problem. Senior fraud has been called the crime of the 21st century. Elderly [...]
What it’s Like to Work in a Care Centre
Working in a care centre is a challenging, demanding, but gratifying career. Every day there is something new, and the care staff experience [...]
Having a Senior Moment vs Signs of Dementia or Alzheimer’s
You may have heard the phrase “senior moment,” which is a polite way of saying an older person had a moment of forgetfulness [...]
5 Ways to Help a Senior Move into a Long-Term Care Facility
Transitioning a loved one to a long-term care facility comes with many concerns and challenges. You want them to be as happy as [...]
Vancouver Heatwave: 10 Symptoms of Overheating in Seniors
The Vancouver heatwave has seen British Columbia break several temperature records as a nasty heat dome settled over the Pacific Northwest starting in [...]
Vancouver Heatwave: 7 Ways To Protect Your Senior Loved One From Overheating This Summer
Here we go again! The seemingly never-ending Vancouver heatwave has made it more important than ever to protect ourselves from the sun, heat [...]
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Put A Loved One In A Nursing Home?
Struggling with the decision to put a parent or loved one in a care home? Here are the signs it’s time to find ongoing support for mom or dad in an assisted living or senior care facility.