Hot weather can be particularly dangerous for seniors. Poor circulation, heart and lung disease, high blood pressure, inability to sweat (caused by some medications), and obesity all increase the risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Ability to sense changes in...
Lifestyle
We serve seniors who want to keep living their life to the fullest. Freedom Showers and Freedom Lift Systems can help seniors maintain their lifestyle and stay living at home as long as they want.
Along with grab bars and other helpful accessibility products, we help you keep your independence. Safer homes make for happier, healthier living. It’s also important to keep moving your body as much as you can, and to exercise your mind as well.
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Seniors are Taking Over Canada
We knew it was coming, but now we know for sure. Seniors are taking over Canada. 16.9% of Canada's population is 65 or older compared to 16.6% of children 14 and younger. The senior population is growing quickly and expected to continue. From 2011-2016, Canada...
8 Amazing Reasons Swimming is the Best Exercise for Seniors
Why seniors and people with mobility issues should add aquatic activities to their regular routine. Everybody, into the pool. You have probably already heard that exercise will keep you young. It’s no surprise, but a study in Preventative Medicine shows that US...
65 or Older? Better Get Moving
While there is no miracle cure for aging, doctors and experts agree that there is a proven way to slow the aging process. Physical activity has been proven to be the best way to stay young longer and to age more healthfully. Regular physical activity helps prevent...
Ageism: Ways We Can Be More Mindful
“I didn’t have enough candles so I just lit the cake on fire.” We’ve all seen the birthday cards. I know I’m guilty of having bought a card or two thinking they’re a laugh. But what hadn’t crossed my mind though was whether or not this age humour was a tad offensive?...
6 Ways to Keep Your Mind Young
Everyone ages. People will tell you “it’s part of life," which is true, but not entirely reassuring. Truth is, aging can be incredibly frightening. First, we notice our bodies can’t do the things they used to be able to. Stairs we once climbed two steps at a time...
5 Seniors Exercises for a Longer and Healthier Life
Exercise is one of the pillars of good health and long life, I bet you've never heard that one before? It's also no surprise that exercising can become more difficult as we age. Injuries we experienced as youth can return as arthritis and balance can become trickier....
7 Benefits of Owning Pets for Seniors
"No outfit is complete without a little cat hair." "Dogs aren't our whole lives, but they make our lives whole." I could go on and on with famous quotes about our furry friends, there's no shortage of love and you can't go more than a few minutes on the internet...