September is National Arthritis Month in Canada – a time to raise awareness of a condition that affects approximately 4.6 million Canadians. Arthritis is one of the world’s most common chronic conditions, and remains a leading cause of pain and physical disability. Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions can affect people of all ages, with numbers expected to double worldwide by …
Senior Scene August 22,2016
I confessed several years ago to being a pet fanatic, with a particular fondness for cats. Just recently I gained another tiny furry friend because someone deemed it necessary to toss her and her sibling out on the road in front of my neighbour’s house. Despite our quick action, we were only able to capture one kitten and the other …
Senior Scene August 15,2016
Reading is a wonderful pastime, and during the last few days of stifling heat it is an excellent way to while away the hours without overexerting yourself. Reading also comes packed with many beneficial attributes. This column will detail some of the benefits that anyone can reap from reading. Stress reduction – stress from your daily life can just …
Senior Scene August 8,2016
It seems we waited for the arrival of summer for a very long period of time, and now that we are fully engulfed in some of the hottest weather I can remember experiencing, we are fondly reminiscing about those cool spring evenings that required a jacket or sweater. The high temperatures and humidity of the past couple of weeks are …
Senior Scene July 25,2016
Summertime – a time when everyone wants to catch a few rays and achieve that healthy golden glow of youth. Well, as we all now know, we need to protect our skin from the harmful, damaging rays of the sun. Protection is particularly important for aging skin so wear a sunscreen, proper clothing, and limit your exposure to the sun. …
Senior Scene July 18,2016
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned – physically, emotionally, socially and financially. Learning to cope with the changes in a healthy way is important to ensure you and your aging parents can live in a mutually loving and giving relationship. caregiving changes the roles, responsibilities and feelings within the family and can be complicated. …
Senior Scene July 11,2016
I participated in a webinar last week that addressed the subject matter of long distance caregiving. As an individual who lived 5000 kms away from my parents for many years, I can certainly attest to some of the very difficult scenarios my sister and I used to deal with via long distance calls, instant messaging, and emails. Thankfully she lived …
Senior Scene July 4,2016
I had so much fun last week researching some of the strange but true facts about our wonderful country, I have to share some more frivolous information I uncovered during my search. I am so proud of our country that I occasionally get offended by some of the silly questions that are asked by tourists, but these really take the …
Senior Scene June 27,2016
July 1st 2016 represents the 149th birthday of this wondrous country we call home. In honour of this occasion I did some research and came up with some interesting tidbits of information that you may or may not know. It was definitely difficult to only choose a few, so if you have time, do some research on your own this …
Senior Scene June 20,2016
June 2016 marks the 32nd anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario; an opportunity to celebrate and honour the contributions that seniors make every day in communities across the province. “This year we are celebrating Seniors’ Month under the theme of “Seniors Making a Difference.” It is fitting, given how our seniors have built our communities and continue to contribute their …
Senior Scene June 13,2016
Wednesday June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The purpose of the WEAAD is to encourage communities to recognize the problem of elderly abuse, and for countries to create policies that foster respect for elders and provide them the tools to continue to be productive citizens. This year the theme is focused on “One person. One action. One …
Senior Scene June 6, 2016
In a community home support agency such as Community Care for South Hastings, we are in the business of assisting older adults to fulfill their dream of remaining independent and safe in their own home for as long as possible. One of the issues our clients are frequently struggling with is accessibility and safety. Here are some basic tips from …