Quels sont les avantages dont profitent les aînés au Canada ? Même si vous vous sentez encore jeunes de cœur, lorsque vous atteignez 65 ans, le gouvernement du Canada vous considère comme une personne aînée. Mais, ne vous en faites pas — ce titre vous confère trois principaux avantages. Voici ce dont les personnes âgées…
What senior benefits do you get in Canada? Though you may still feel young at heart, you’re officially a senior to the Canadian government once you hit 65 years of age. But don’t worry – there are three major benefits and perks that come with assuming the “senior” mantle. Here’s a look at the benefits…
What other government assistance is there for seniors? A couple blog posts back, we talked about federal government retirement benefits – like the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Old Age Pension – available to seniors 65 and over. Now, we’ll go a step further and cover several examples of government grants, programs and assistance seniors can…
Senior falls are more common than you think.
When it comes to senior exercise, work smarter, not harder Exercise can deliver many key benefits for seniors, from healthier hearts and stronger bones, to improved balance and flexibility. Staying in shape throughout your advanced years can also reduce your risk for chronic diseases, help you bounce back quicker from injury and improve your overall…
If you’re living on your own, having a state-of-the-art medical alert system in place can be a lifesaver. Beyond monitoring for falls and dispatching emergency help to your location, medical alert systems also provide peace-of-mind to you and your loved ones and help you maintain independence. But of course, with any great service, there are…
For seniors looking to stay independent for as long as possible, medical alert systems can give you and your loved ones peace-of-mind – and even save lives. So, what exactly do we mean by “medical alert system,” and how do they work? Medical alert systems are devices that instantly connect seniors to emergency help at…
Dealing with the death of a spouse Safe to say, there are few things more difficult in life than losing your husband or wife – especially as a senior. It can feel as if the life you’ve always known has been completely turned upside down. For example, you and your spouse might have been able…
How are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease related? Go ahead and count to four. In that time, about one new case of dementia will have been diagnosed. And with our growing and aging population, the number of people living with dementia is only expected to increase in the coming decades. So, when we talk about dementia,…
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