Ageing Gracefully
Staying Cool, At Home

Staying Cool, At Home

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.”   And in comparison to other seasons this is a very valid quote!  It is, however, an extremely warm time now, and the elderly or those recovering from a medical issue can be vulnerable.    Let’s...

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The Home-First Approach of Home Care Hero Melchora Gillis. 

The Home-First Approach of Home Care Hero Melchora Gillis. 

“I can’t say enough positive things about the SAHN team… Everyone has been so kind and accommodating and encouraging. My people surround and support me.”  “Get out. Speak up. Write a letter to your MP.  It’s so important to take a ‘home first’ approach to...

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Enjoy Springtime Happily and Confidently 

Enjoy Springtime Happily and Confidently 

"Spring is when life's alive in everything."  This wonderful quote highlights the universal sense of renewed life and energy associated with spring.  It’s a time when we want to change gears and spend more time outdoors, or reconnect with our outdoor yard or...

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Top 5 Enablers for Aging in Place

Top 5 Enablers for Aging in Place

Elderly Canadians overwhelmingly prefer to age at home.  In fact, 96% of Canadians say their home is their first choice for growing older.   While aging has many stages and steps, there are some priority areas to immediately consider for you, or your loved one, as you...

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Supporting a Loved One With a Brain Injury

Supporting a Loved One With a Brain Injury

In Canada, an estimated 165,000 people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, which equates to one person injured every three minutes.  By 2031, traumatic brain injury is expected to be among the most common neurological conditions affecting...

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Accepting That It’s Okay To Reach Out For Help 

Accepting That It’s Okay To Reach Out For Help 

Recent headlines have reignited a deeply personal question:   When is it time to seek support at home?  The sad news surrounding the final days of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has sparked an important conversation—not just about aging, but...

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Who Cares? 

Who Cares? 

Right now, we all see it—our healthcare system is in crisis. And it’s getting worse.  If you go to an emergency room, you’re almost certain to wait hours. In some cases, days.  More than 1 in 6 Canadians have no access to a primary care doctor. Even those...

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Medical Recovery
Medical Recovery