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How senior homes can help seniors with memory deficiencies
There are many reasons for a senior to move into retirement communities or assisted-living facilities. Sometimes it is the family that makes the collective decision to move a loved one. Either way, it is a gut-wrenching process for everyone. But often, there is no other option left for the older adult as they need more…
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What to expect from a modern-day senior home
In many developed nations, senior citizens are the fastest-growing demographic. And Canada is no exception. In fact, Canadians live longer than most people in other countries [1]. But this generation of seniors is very different from the ones before them. They are healthier and work even after retiring. They are capable of living independently for…
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How to enhance senior safety with smart technology
Seniors make up a significant portion of Canada’s population at present. This demographic is growing at a rapid pace too. By 2030, it is estimated that 23% of the population will be 65 or older (around 9.5 million) [1]. Sure, an aging population poses challenges. But it also opens up new opportunities for the use…
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How Senior Homes have evolved over the years
Senior homes have come a long way in the past few decades. It’s not just the facilities, features, and services on offer that have changed. Everything from public perception to the very nomenclature is different. Remember the days when such places where called nursing or old age homes? You’ll hardly find these terms anymore. Today’s…
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Redefining what it means to be a ‘Senior’
Growing old is a fact of life. There is no escaping it. Everyone is aging and one day, we will all be old. Unfortunately, stereotypes and negative perceptions about aging and seniors are everywhere. If you ask people what they think about elderly people, you hear terms like frail, fragile, unhealthy, etc. In our youth-obsessed…
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The importance of social and engaged residents
Social isolation is one of the biggest problems affecting the health of seniors. It means the loss of trusted relationships with the people around you. No one expects their adult children to live close by but it is still a loss when they move away. That sense of loss increases when old friends and family…
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It’s time to embrace the changing aging population
The Canadian population is aging. It is a familiar phenomenon among many developed nations. The baby boomer generation is quickly reaching retirement age. With this milestone, the older population is the fastest growing segment in the country. As the population ages, their needs also change. Before we dive into the changing needs of seniors, let’s…
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How to keep your residents active in a safe and secure way
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you but how many of us stay active as we get older? Some people believe that you should then use exercise as you grow older. Others think that they are too old to start working out. Nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, exercise gives benefits…
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Using automated technology to ensure senior safety
In 2019, technology is everywhere. How many of us can go a day without a smart device? From online banking to heart monitors, we depend on technology. There are very few appliances which do not have some sort of technology inside. How can technology help ensure senior safety, especially in residences? As we grow older,…
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Together We Care Annual Convention: Cōv is Attending!
From April 1st to April 3rd, the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) and Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) will be hosting the 2019 Together We Care Annual Convention at the Toronto Congress Centre. Together We Care is the largest gathering of long-term care and retirement home professionals in Canada. Hundreds of professionals and…
