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Tips for Seniors on Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
Everyone has difficulty getting to sleep now and then. If the problem persists, certainly talk to your family doctor about it. However, there are some easy things you can do to improve your sleep and falling asleep. Having a good routine for going to bed is part of...
Engaging Activities For Those With Dementia
If you know someone suffering from dementia, it’s not always easy to engage with them. But there are many types of dementia, as well as many stages. Sometimes some parts of their memory may still be intact, especially in early stages. We also know that everything is...
Why Seniors May Be Better Equipped to Deal With Uncertainty Than the Rest of Us.
We are living in uncertain times. There is a pandemic happening that most of us have never seen before. And in Canada we are taking extra precautions with our seniors, who are among the most vulnerable populations facing COVID-19. However, it’s possible that seniors...
COVID-19 Anxiety and How to Relieve That Anxiety in Seniors
As we cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not unusual to feel some anxiety. This is especially true for seniors, who may feel the sting of social isolation more than younger individuals. There are, however, some good tools that can be used to stave off...
Great Technologies to Help Stay in Touch During COVID-19
Communication with seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic is very challenging. Since seniors are considered particularly high risk, as a group, they have been isolated more than other populations. Here are some ideas for using modern technology to keep in touch...
CONNECT WITH A LOVED ONE
Connecting with a loved one at the Hamlets just got easier! It is so important to keep connected with one another, in an effort to keep the communication going between our residents and the outside world, and keep the positive vibes flowing, we have created a new...
Tips for Red Deer Seniors That Like to Walk
Walking is one of the most natural things that humans can do. Not only is it enjoyable, but it is also a great way for seniors in the retirement community in Red Deer to stay active. Here are some tips for those seniors that like to walk. Get Good Shoes Not all shoes...
4 Red Deer Winter Fall Protection Tips for Seniors
Seniors in an independent living community in Red Deer know all too well about the cold, icy Red Deer winters. The frigid temperatures not only pose a risk for seniors brave enough to venture outside, but the ice and snow also pose a serious risk for falls and...
Easy Balance Exercises for Seniors
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death for those in an independent living community in Red Deer and throughout Canada and North America. One way to help reduce the risks of falls for vulnerable seniors, especially during the wet, slippery months...
Conversational Tips for Visits With Loved Ones
A key barrier that many people experience when it comes to visiting loved ones in residential care is that feeling of awkwardness when none knows what to say. This often leads to anxiety for not only the visitors, but also for the senior. Here are some conversational...
