Preventing Falls

Preventing Falls

The risks of falling increase as we age. In fact, one in three people aged 65 years or older falls each year. The most common injuries that occur due to falls are to the hips and thighs, followed by injuries to the head. Fortunately, you can...
Practicing mindfulness for improved wellbeing

Practicing mindfulness for improved wellbeing

As a caregiver practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of practicing mindfulness and how it can reduce stress and increase our ability to focus. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is...
Compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue

What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue often goes unnoticed when one is focused on the needs of others on a regular basis. As a result, this exhaustion leads to stress that can impact the ability to feel empathy or compassion for others. Sometimes referred to...
The Importance Of Your Occupational Therapist

The Importance Of Your Occupational Therapist

Have you ever wondered what it is an occupational therapist does? What makes their role so important in the lives of an individual who is recovering? Today we speak with Crystal Robertson from Whole Therapy to learn more. What is the role of occupational therapy...
Gardening For Life

Gardening For Life

Spring is in the air and if you have never taken to gardening then today we want to share the benefits of gardening for life! A new season has begun and the hope of warmer days and outdoor activities invigorate and inspire. Today let’s take a look at just a few of the...
What Is Dementia?

What Is Dementia?

What is dementia? Am I at risk? Can I prevent it? Isn’t it just memory loss in old age? September is Dementia awareness month so it is the perfect time to ask these questions and to discover what dementia entails, who it affects, and how we can support those who are...