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Pros and Cons of Assisted Living vs. Home Care
There may be no more stressful decision than deciding between assisted living and in home care for the elderly and those ageing in place. How and when this decision is made is based on many factor…
How Walking Can Promote Stroke Recovery
Research continues to show that walking after a stroke is one of the most important things you can do to promote recovery. Clinical studies prove that walking helps a stroke victim regain strength…
A Step-by-Step Knee Replacement Recovery Timeline for Seniors
Most people will experience improved quality of life after a total knee replacement. They report less pain and can move more easily, which is great.
18+ Home Tips for Alzheimer’s Home Safety
After a dementia diagnosis, safety at home is often a big concern in care for the elderly. When our abilities change our homes can disable and isolate us. Most current environments do not meet our…
Activities for People Living with Dementia
More and more people are currently looking for things to do to reduce their risk of developing dementia. Diet modification, brain teasers, exercise and meditation are all popular tactics. Wha…
Communication in the Early Stages of Dementia
“People didn’t know how to talk to me even though I was the same person I was five minutes before I told them I had it. They just saw this big A on my forehead. They didn’t look at me as the same …
The Importance of Exercise for Seniors
When it comes to managing arthritis, improving balance, feeling lighter both mentally and physically, and minimising the risk of disease, the best thing anyone can do, at any age, is exercise!&nbs…
Can You Identify the Signs of Stroke Fast?
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Australia, killing almost 10,000 Australians each year. Every year more than 50,000 people in Australia have a stroke – that’s around one-hundred …
20 Ways to Get Your Elderly Parents to Eat More Protein with Their Meals
When you hear the words “high protein diet” do you immediately think of bodybuilders? Well, getting sufficient protein is important to everyone’s diet, and especially in older people, in ord…
