seniors - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:31:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Understanding Elder Abuse https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/06/understanding-elder-abuse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-elder-abuse Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:30:18 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=18043 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Co-written by Darren Schutten, MSc (OT) Today, June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse has been a growing concern worldwide. In fact, it is estimated that 16% of older adults have been abused in the community setting in the past year.  This number […]

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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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]]> Being a Life-Long Learner Can Help You Age Well https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/03/being-a-life-long-learner-can-help-you-age-well/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=being-a-life-long-learner-can-help-you-age-well Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:30:55 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16449 As we’ve mentioned before when discussing how to support optimal aging, the old cliché is true when we talk of cognition – “use it or lose it”.  Just as we need to exercise our bodies for physical health, we must do so for our brain to support cognitive health.  Learning something new is a great […]

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]]> Safe Ways for Seniors to Remain Active in the Winter https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/02/safe-ways-for-seniors-to-remain-active-in-the-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safe-ways-for-seniors-to-remain-active-in-the-winter Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:30:24 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16307 Winter has fully arrived in Ontario bringing with it freezing cold temperatures, icy surfaces and lots of snow!  If you don’t enjoy any of the these, that’s okay.  Though you may not be able to safely or comfortably enjoy the great outdoors there are still great ways to remain active during the Winter season.  The […]

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]]> 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: I is For… Injury Prevention https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/10/the-a-to-z-of-ot-i-is-for-injury-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-a-to-z-of-ot-i-is-for-injury-prevention Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:30:20 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15951 “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Benjamin Franklin 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.  How […]

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]]> Online Learning for Dementia Patients and Their Families https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/06/online-learning-for-dementia-patients-and-their-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-learning-for-dementia-patients-and-their-families Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:30:54 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15620 Take a look at this fantastic resource, iGeriCare, created to provide further education to patients and their families after a dementia diagnosis. iGeriCare

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]]> How Can Occupational Therapists Best Support Older Adults as they Transition to Non-Drivers? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/03/how-can-occupational-therapists-best-support-older-adults-as-they-transition-to-non-drivers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-occupational-therapists-best-support-older-adults-as-they-transition-to-non-drivers Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:30:45 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15311 Guest Blogger Lauren Heinken, Occupational Therapist It’s winter, and with the season comes decreased daylight and increased risk of weather-related adverse driving conditions. These factors can contribute to a higher incidence of motor vehicle collisions, and this may be particularly true for older adult drivers who are experiencing physical and cognitive health changes. The Ontario […]

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]]> Winter Health Risks for Older Adults https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/01/winter-health-risks-for-older-adults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-health-risks-for-older-adults Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:30:00 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14705 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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]]> Older Adults and Financial Stress https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/older-adults-and-financial-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=older-adults-and-financial-stress Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:00:38 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13653 In a previous post, Solutions for Disability-Related Stress, we discussed how clients who are ill or who have been injured almost always deal with financial stress, and provided some solutions an Occupational Therapist can offer. Other sources of financial stress can stem from aging.  Our senior population faces increased healthcare bills, long-term living expenses and […]

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