by Partners for Home | Jan 21, 2021 | Health, Senior Care
Across the globe, millions of people suffer from diabetes. According to Diabetes Canada, 10% of Canadians live with a diagnosis of this condition (types 1 and 2). Many of those diagnosed are seniors. The consequences of diabetes can be life-changing: they can increase...
by Partners for Home | Dec 16, 2020 | Health, Home Care
People who wear glasses deal with their lenses fogging up regularly, especially since wearing masks has become mandated. This blurred vision is similar to what a patient with cataracts sees. The lens of the eye, which is behind the coloured iris, is responsible for...
by Partners for Home | Nov 18, 2020 | Caregiving, Health, Home Care
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a patient’s movement and mobility. Over time, it causes the brain cells that produce dopamine to die quicker. Experiences range from patient to patient; to help you understand this disease, we’ve...
by Partners for Home | Sep 18, 2020 | Health, Senior Care
As a caregiver, it is difficult to see your loved one experience pain. Arthritis is a chronic disease that is characterized by the swelling and stiffness of joints, which causes pain and a limited range of motion. It devastates many areas of the body, and depending on...
by Partners for Home | Aug 14, 2020 | Health, Senior Care
We all know how vital it is to take care of our bodies and our brains as we age. But we often forget how essential our social needs are, too. The health benefits of socialization for older adults cannot be understated; it promotes physical, emotional, and mental...
by Partners for Home Care | Jul 22, 2020 | Caregiving, Health
For older adults, heat stroke can be very harmful; in some cases, it can even be fatal. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to hotter temperatures – underlying health conditions can make them more susceptible to heat exhaustion, and certain medications increase...
