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Medication Safety and Dementia Care

Posted by ComForCare on Sep 23, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Canadian seniors who were prescribed 10 to 14 drug classes (types of medication) were over five times more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug reactions than seniors prescribed between one and four drug classes, according to The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). 

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Older Adults and Falls: A Serious But Preventable Concern

Posted by ComForCare on Sep 17, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Anyone can fall. But as we age, our risk of falling increases. This can be attributed to a variety of factors including changes in physical and cognitive health, side effects from medications and inadequate diet.

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Topics: Fall Prevention, Healthy Living

4 Foods That Can Cause Serious Medication Interactions

Posted by ComForCare on Aug 19, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Eating “green and clean” has become a large part of our pop culture. Articles pop up every day on social media about the new “superfood.” Most superfoods do provide heaps of nutrients, yet there is a dark side to these eats for some people with chronic diseases. Here are four foods that can cause issues:

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Topics: Aging, Caregiving, Safety, Healthy Living

Older Canadians and Substance Use Issues: What Families Need to Know

Posted by ComForCare on Aug 5, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Whether on TV or in the newsstands, substance use issues are often depicted as affecting young adults. However, older adults are also vulnerable to problematic substance use. Research shows: 

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Topics: Aging, Caregiving, Safety, Healthy Living

Reducing Hospital Readmission Involves Big Responsibilities and Small Details

Posted by ComForCare on Jul 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

“When the hospital discharged me, I was told I had to take one medication every two hours and a different medication every three hours. The doctor said I was never to take the two together. I was sobbing in the middle of the night with a pen and paper in my hand trying to figure out this logic puzzle of when I could take my medication. Unsurprisingly, I was back in the hospital within weeks.”

– Evelyn, patient

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Topics: Fall Prevention, Home Care Planning, Caregiving, Safety

Sleep Makes You Be a Better Caregiver

Posted by ComForCare on Jul 8, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Being a caregiver can be challenging emotionally and physically. In addition to the responsibilities of caregiving, you may deal with issues at work, social isolation/loneliness, financial issues and/or your own medical conditions.

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Topics: Aging, Caregiving, Healthy Living

Healthy Brain, Healthy You — The Mind and Body Connection

Posted by ComForCare on Jun 17, 2019 8:00:00 AM

It’s well-known that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your physical health. However, did you know that it greatly benefits the brain as well?

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Topics: Activities and Lifestyle, Healthy Living

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