Falls account for more than 50% of injuries and 85% of injury-related hospitalizations for seniors in Canada.
Are you at risk?

1. Have you fallen recently?
2. Are you afraid of falling?
3. Are you taking four or more medications?
4. Do you

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Seniors are crossing the digital divide and tapping into technology now more than ever, according to a new survey. 
The Revera Report on Tech-Savvy Seniors shows that of the 27 per cent of seniors aged 75 and older who are… (Read more)

The Government of Canada offers a helpful website where seniors can find the answers to important questions. How can I plan for retirement? What is lottery fraud? Where can I learn about volunteer opportunities?
Visit seniors.gc.ca to learn more.

The wish to remain “at home” must be paired with the realization that age almost always necessitates adjustments and modifications according to changing needs and abilities. The best place to start is with a review. This will help you to determine what changes are needed to improve safety and independence. Here, we feature 10 areas to look at that will get you off to a great start.
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Q. How many hours can caregivers work a day? My mother shouldn’t be alone.

A. In most cases, the number of hours a caregiver works in a day is divided by a two-week period of time, rather than per day. This allows caregivers to work three to four 12-hour shifts in one week without working overtime, but also helps maintain consistency with the same caregiver. Continue reading →

I hear so many horror stories about long waits in emergency rooms. Is there any point in even taking my elderly parents there? How can I be sure they are seen quickly?
It’s important to understand how emergency departments are… (Read more)

1. When should a person move from living alone to a retirement or nursing home?
It is hard to make an exact determination, but one of the main things to be concerned about is the person’s safety when living… (Read more)

A good financial plan helps you consider what you want your future to look like, makes achieving your goals more possible and helps you live through unexpected changes with more confidence. Financial planning can also help answer a number of… (Read more)

The 50 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes…And How to Avoid Them
By Jean Blacklock and Sarah Kruger
Estate planning is extremely important, but it’s a task many people avoid. And even when you do get around to it, there… (Read more)

Exercise is important for health. It has many benefits, including improving immunity against diseases, lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Yet even with all the benefits, it can be a… (Read more)