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Pedestrian Safety for Older Adults

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:30:29 +0000

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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Winter Health Risks for Older Adults

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:30:00 +0000

Although winter can be a beautiful time, did you know that the cold temperatures can be hazardous to the health of senior citizens? Learn more about the risks older adults face when the temperatures drop in the following care of Comfort Keepers. Comfort Keepers: Winter Health Risks for Canada’s Seniors

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Cognition and Aging – Use it or Lose it

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 08 May 2017 11:00:29 +0000

Our brains are made of billions of neurons, which interact with each other to complete specific tasks. Signals are sent from one neuron to another along neural pathways, and these determine our thoughts, emotions, insights, and so much more. Each task relies on a different neural pathway, so the pathway for reading a book is […]

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Recognizing Elder Abuse

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:00:55 +0000

As the population ages the issue of elder abuse is becoming much more prominent. The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as: “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” The following from […]

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Want to Reduce Cognitive Decline? Get Physical!

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:11:22 +0000

At any age physical activity is an important part of your overall health. As you age it’s important to keep active for both physical and mental health, but in most cases activities should become increasingly moderate. The following from CTV News showcases some of the best forms of exercise to boost your brain power and […]

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An OT Knows How To Help Seniors Age In Place

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:31 +0000

An OT Knows How To Prevent Falls

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:00:45 +0000

Promoting Safe Driving In Older Adults

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:00:10 +0000

In our previous blog, Senior Safety– Occupational Therapy Can Help!, we included information on how there are now almost 6 million seniors over age 65. With this growing population, how can we ensure older adults are safe, secure, and maintain independence, especially on the road? Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the driving population. […]

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OT Solutions For Seniors

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:00:34 +0000

As highlighted in this article from The Guardian, “How occupational therapists help keep older people out of hospital,” Occupational Therapy plays an integral role in helping senior’s age in place. Occupational Therapy offers a variety of other solutions for seniors. Learn more in our helpful infographic:

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Pedestrian Safety

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 19 May 2016 11:00:55 +0000

In cities across Ontario pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and statistics are showing the elderly are affected most. A report from the Ontario Coroner in 2012 found that those older than 65 accounted for 36% of pedestrian deaths in Ontario, while the population of those age 65 and older is only 13%. This is an alarming […]

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