Senior Safety - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:46:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Fall Prevention O-Tip of the Week: Keep Frequently Used Items Within Reach https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/fall-prevention-o-tip-of-the-week-keep-frequently-used-items-within-reach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-prevention-o-tip-of-the-week-keep-frequently-used-items-within-reach Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:30:34 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17127 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of November, Fall Prevention Month, our O-Tip series will provide helpful ways to prevent falls at home and in the community. Keep frequently used items in easy to reach […]

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]]> Fall Prevention O-Tip of the Week: Let’s Get Physical https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/fall-prevention-o-tip-of-the-week-lets-get-physical/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-prevention-o-tip-of-the-week-lets-get-physical Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:30:12 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17089 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living. For the month of November, Fall Prevention Month, our O-Tip series will provide helpful ways to prevent falls at home and in the community. Did you know that taking part in […]

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]]> Senior Safety and the Vital Role of Occupational Therapy https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/senior-safety-and-the-vital-role-of-occupational-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senior-safety-and-the-vital-role-of-occupational-therapy Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17084 Canada’s population is aging. In 2015, there were almost 6 million people over the age of 65 – that is nearly 1 in 6 Canadians. As we grow older, we face an increasing risk of falls, accidents, disabilities, and illnesses.  As a senior how can you stay safe and healthy? Why is Older Adult Safety […]

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]]> Pedestrian Safety for Older Adults https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/07/pedestrian-safety-for-older-adults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pedestrian-safety-for-older-adults Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:30:29 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16772 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) The other day I was driving through a busy parking lot.  I noticed an elderly man who parked his car, got out, and proceeded to walk through the parking lot without ever surveying his surroundings.  He did not see my vehicle approaching him, and did not […]

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]]> Community Safety for Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Impairment https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/01/community-safety-for-alzheimers-disease-and-cognitive-impairment-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-safety-for-alzheimers-disease-and-cognitive-impairment-2 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:30:34 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14695 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, I wanted to touch on the important topic of helping people with Alzheimer’s disease (or cognitive impairment) to be safe in the community. A few months back I received an email from a friend. She wanted to “pick my brain” […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Safer Transitions https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/11/o-tip-of-the-week-safer-transitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-safer-transitions Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:00:52 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14523 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of November, Fall Prevention Month, our O-Tip series will concentrate on preventing falls at home and in the community. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older […]

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]]> Falls Are a Leading Cause of Injury- Let’s Talk Prevention https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/11/falls-are-a-leading-cause-of-injury-lets-talk-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=falls-are-a-leading-cause-of-injury-lets-talk-prevention Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:59:28 +0000 http://sandbox.entwistlepower.com/?p=12496 Did you know that in Canada falls are the leading cause of injury amoung older Canadians?  And that 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year? Falls are also the number one cause of both brain and spinal cord injury in seniors. November is Fall Prevention Month and we want to share with […]

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]]> An OT Knows How To Improve Safety In The Bathroom https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/10/an-ot-knows-how-to-improve-safety-in-the-bathroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-ot-knows-how-to-improve-safety-in-the-bathroom Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:00:21 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=11577 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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