A Devotion to Daily Exercise Is a Devotion to Health and Wellbeing
We are on the brink of a brand new year, and we all know very well what this means: resolution time! If you are similar to most people, you will start with the best of intentions. But as time passes and life gets busier, you will probably find your determination slipping away until you’ve lost […]
The Many Advantages of Exercise for a Senior Loved One with Dementia
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the challenges the conditions entail, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all the unique strategies care providers can use to aid in making life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as it can possibly be, there is one very […]
New Year, New You: Importance of Exercise for the Elderly with Chronic Conditions
While staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time sitting in front of the television! For senior loved ones, especially those diagnosed with chronic health issues, maintaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge which may seem insurmountable. However, studies have shown the […]
Senior Exercise Routines Keep Joints Healthy
Do you know that for every pound of weight we lose, we reduce four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is certainly great motivation for all of us to stay active, irrespective of age! Especially for older adults, however, who happen to be susceptible to […]
Compassionate Nursing Shares Top Exercises to Prevent Senior Falls
Fall prevention: it’s one of the leading concerns of healthy aging, considering the fact that falls are one of the top causes for severe injuries and even loss of life in older adults. At Compassionate Nursing Services, providers of in home care in Oakville and the surrounding areas, we strive to make sure the home […]
Top Recommended COPD Exercises from Compassionate Nursing Services
Because of the breathing difficulties associated with COPD, the last thing an individual battling the disease may feel like doing is exercising and risking becoming even more breathless. Nevertheless, exercise is crucial for all of us, including individuals with COPD, to keep in optimal health. In fact, there are some recent studies that outline the […]
Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If that’s the case, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look […]
Top Tips for Managing COPD at Home
Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re caring for a family member with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. Your goal is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. Though there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are steps […]
Shedding Light on Anxiety in the Elderly
Aging is accompanied by a host of common changes. Shifts in eating and sleeping habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are frequently linked to the natural process of growing older. Yet, these very changes can sometimes be signs of a frequently overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety. What Other Signs Could Point […]
Simple Strategies for Managing Diabetes in Older Adults
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or perhaps even are included in this group. Regardless of whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to better manage […]