Aging In Place - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:38:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Aging in Place: Making the “Stay or Go” Decision https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/11/aging-in-place-making-the-stay-or-go-decision/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aging-in-place-making-the-stay-or-go-decision Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:30:59 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16066 This great resource provides some helpful advice to seniors that face the difficult decision to “stay or go” when it comes to housing as they age: McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: Should I stay or should I go? Factors influencing older adults’ decisions about housing The “Bottom Line” as outlined in this link is helpful, but […]

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]]> The A to Z of OT: A is For… Aging in Place https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/10/the-a-to-z-of-ot-a-is-for-aging-in-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-a-to-z-of-ot-a-is-for-aging-in-place Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:30:36 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15906 Occupational therapists are trained to assess the person, their environment and the tasks they need to complete in the places they live and work.  Therefore, when it comes to helping older adults make the decision to age in place or move, Occupational Therapists are the experts.  Learn some of the ways occupational therapy can be […]

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]]> An OT Knows How To Help Seniors Age In Place https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/10/an-ot-knows-how-to-help-seniors-age-in-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-ot-knows-how-to-help-seniors-age-in-place Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:31 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=11566 Senior Safety – Occupational Therapy Can Help! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/09/senior-safety-occupational-therapy-can-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senior-safety-occupational-therapy-can-help Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:00:42 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=11120 Canada’s population is aging. In 2015, there were almost 6 million seniors over the age of 65 – that is nearly 1 in 6 Canadians. As we grow older, we face increasing risk of falls, accidents, disabilities, and illnesses.  As a senior how can you stay safe and healthy? Why is Older Adult Safety Important? […]

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]]> Aging in Place https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/11/aging-in-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aging-in-place Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:00:07 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9669 Co-written with Claire Hurd If you are an “empty nester” you may start to think how this phase in your life relates to your home and ongoing need for a larger space that previously accommodated a growing family.  Or, for some with kids out of the house, married and with their own families, they want […]

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]]> Occupational Therapy and Aging in Place https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/08/occupational-therapy-and-aging-in-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=occupational-therapy-and-aging-in-place Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:00:39 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9150 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Being proactive with your health is one of the best strategies for preventing future problems.  This is in contrast to being reactive which would involve trying to address a problem AFTER it has happened.  Much like putting a grab bar in the bathroom AFTER a fall […]

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