Proper hygiene maintenance is an important element of elder care, but for seniors living at home in Montreal, the bathroom can be a dangerous area; a lack of awareness of the risks involved in bathing and using the toilet can…
Baby, it’s cold outside! Winter is upon us and along with that first magical snowfall comes many challenges for the elderly. Here are some helpful tips to improving homecare in Montreal during the long winter months. Stairway to Heaven? No…
Every year, a third of all Canadian seniors will experience at least one fall. Falls can result in a number of injuries, with hip fractures being the most common. Approximately 50% of these injuries occur at home. Certain areas in…
Every year, numerous elderly people suffer falls, many of which occur indoors. The effects of a fall on an elderly person can be devastating both physically and emotionally. There are numerous factors that increase the risk of falls, and every…
Summer in Montreal can be a dangerous time for the elderly, as the high temperatures can put seniors at a greater risk for dehydration. Dehydration occurs when more water is moving out of our cells and bodies than we are…