| Assistance with Outpatient Care |
| Outpatient Services for Seniors
Planning for any outpatient care can be very stressful for seniors. This is especially true for those who need assistance at home. After having an outpatient procedure, some seniors may need some additional help while healing. Mississauga Home Instead Senior Care’s CAREGivers can be very beneficial for seniors [...] |
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| Senior Falls: Warning Signs |
| Preventing Senior Falls
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Falls can be the source of many senior injuries. In addition to the immediate injuries, the fall could cause other health problems for the senior. Many falls can be prevented by taking a few steps to ensure the safety in the home. By using some of the following tips, seniors [...] |
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| Respite for Caregivers |
| Respite Time for Caregivers
Being a caregiver can take its toll on many people. This is an exhausting and stressful role for an individual. This is why it is very important for caregivers to allow time for their own life. They must take a break from the daily ritual of caring for [...] |
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| Travel Insurance for Seniors |
| Travel Insurance: What a Canadian Should Look For in a Policy
Although Canada is one of the most fortunate places in the world for exceptional health care, one should not rely solely on their provincial health care coverage while traveling abroad. It is up to the individual to become familiar with their travel [...] |
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| Health Travel Tips |
| How Canadians can Travel Safely while Abroad
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Some seniors are lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel abroad. Since retirement enables people to be set free of demanding family and work responsibilities, they find time to discover and explore new and interesting places. Taking advantage of being able to travel is a [...] |
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| Ideas for Summer Activities |
| Ideas for Senior Summer Activities
When the weather is warm, most seniors will enjoy spending time outdoors. This is a great time of year to make sure these seniors are getting physical activity. Healthy seniors are often those who are most active. Choosing a summer activity does not take a lot of [...] |
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| Arthritis Tips for Activity |
| Arthritis Patients Can be Active
Many seniors suffer from arthritis or another condition that can make movement very painful. Seniors who have this problem can still exercise and maintain their health. There are many forms of exercise, and seniors with mobility problems can benefit from increasing their activity levels. The following [...] |
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| Healthy Living for Seniors |
| Healthy Living for Seniors
The Canadian Government has recently introduced the Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy. The strategy focuses on the entire population and aims to improve all health issues, including physical activity, healthy eating and weight issues. Senior members of the population will greatly benefit from this strategy. The following [...] |
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| Resources for Canadian Seniors |
| Online Resources for Seniors
Many seniors work until the last possible moment. When they enter into retirement, many things begin to change. Living life as a retired senior can be a challenge for many people. However, there are many resources available that can help senior remain active, involved and safe as they [...] |
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| Family Doctors for Senior Care |
| Seniors Should Have a Family Doctor
Many healthy seniors do not feel they need to have a family doctor. No matter what the medical conditions are of seniors, they should have a doctor. The family doctor can help with the treatment of many different health conditions. There are also many family doctors [...] |
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| Exercise for Mississauga Seniors |
| Exercise programs at Mississauga
Seniors can benefit from some of the great programs that are offered at this Senior Centre. There are a variety of activities geared toward seniors. These activities are available all year round, though they may change based on the seasons and the weather. Some of the programs and classes that are [...] |
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| Exercise benefits Seniors |
| Exercise benefits Seniors in Cold Seasons
Even when the weather changes, it is important for seniors to make sure they are getting enough physical activity. This may be difficult, especially for seniors who take walks outside during the warmer weather. The Mississauga Senior Centre offers an array of activities that can [...] |
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| Cooking for Dad on Father’s Day |
| If your Dad was always impatient with the grill and burned steaks and chicken beyond recognition, you might offer helping him to cook this Father’s Day. We recommend keeping him out of the kitchen and away from the grill by offering recipes you can simply cook for him!
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Enjoy the following recipes for Father’s Day courtesy [...] |
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| Adopt a Gram |
| Adopt-a-Gram Program
There is a new program that allows an individual to make a monthly contribution that will be directed to one senior. This money will be used to provide necessary food, medical care, clothing and shelter. The program has successfully helped thousands of seniors who face financial hardships. The program has [...] |
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| Father’s Day Celebrations |
| Father’s Day Celebrations for Seniors
Seniors should have the opportunity to be honored on Father’s Day like anyone else, whether they are dead or alive. When you were a kid, I’m sure you showered your dad with homemade gifts that made him feel like you were thinking about him. Don’t give up on that now just [...] |
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