Category: Tips & Techniques

The Importance of Preventing Falls

The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) recently announced that falling is a serious issue in Canada and Ontario doctors are campaigning to raise awareness of the dangers of falling. A fall can not only lead to severe physical injuries, such as broken bones and muscular damage, it can take a serious emotional toll causing the individual [...]

Getting Up To Speed On Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone degenerative disease that affects nearly two million Canadians and it leads to an increase in the likelihood of bone fractures. The risk of fractures for Canadians as a result of osteoporosis is among the highest in the world. These fractures carry with them a heavy toll on one’s quality of life [...]

Quick Tips For Healthy Eating That Will Help You Actively Age

March is nutrition month in Canada. With the end of March fast approaching it is important to keep in mind that eating healthy is something to be concerned with all months of the year. Eating healthy is an integral part of maintaining or increasing mobility; a healthy balanced diet not only promotes musculoskeletal health but [...]

Three steps to unbreakable bones on World Osteoporosis Day

NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2011 /CNW/ – For this year’s World Osteoporosis Day (October 20), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is releasing a 24-page report promoting a three-step strategy for healthy bones and strong muscles. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/iof/52143/ Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, director Centre on Aging and Mobility at the [...]

10 tips for travellers with disabilities

Facing some additional challenges on your trip? Try these travel planning tips to help smooth the way. Taking a trip can be frustrating even at the best of times, but many people face challenges beyond the usual hassles. Millions of travellers around the world who have a disability or special need can face obstacles [...]

Auto Insurance – Are you covered?

Special Educational Feature The good news – if you have a minor injury, it is now easier to get your insurer to pay for up to $3500 in treatment. The bad news – since September 1, 2010, insurance companies in Ontario have been able to slash benefits to less than half. Without a reduction in [...]

All Canadian women at increased risk of broken bones one step closer to having access to a new treatment option

Quebec Shows Leadership In Supporting People With Osteoporosis Today Quebec is providing access to a therapy in a new class of osteoporosis treatments. With Quebec being the first province to list Prolia® (denosumab) on public and private drug plans, Canadians living with osteoporosis in the province of Quebec now have access to increased treatment options. [...]

You can prevent falls by having a safe home and lifestyle!

Most falls occur at home – especially in the kitchen, on the stairs and in the bathroom. Here are some ideas to make the inside and the outside of your home a safer place for you. Kitchen Eliminate throw rugs Have everything within reach so that you don’t need to climb; if you must climb, [...]

Foot care info-sheet for seniors

Most people are born with healthy feet. But three out of four people develop serious foot problems as they age – putting their independence and well-being at risk. Healthy feet contribute to your safety and health. How? Feet that are healthy and pain free help you keep your balance. Good balance can prevent falls, a [...]

Assistive devices info-sheet for seniors

There’s a solution to most problems. If you find that you experience discomfort or fear doing activities you once loved, or if you’ve started to avoid certain situations, it’s possible that an assistive device can help you overcome your difficulties. This fact sheet provides information on assistive devices, their use and where you can obtain [...]