Safety & Lifestyle Articles For Seniors.

In addition to the live Zoom workshop hosted by Mary Bart, Chair of Caregiving Matters, we are posting a few of her articles that she wrote for the Canadian quarterly magazine called Caregiver Solutions.  Happy reading.

 

Here are links to a few of her articles that look in depth at a variety of safety and lifestyle issues for seniors.

 

1. The tale of Mom’s Jars.

An in-depth look at how to keep people with dementia safe and happy at home.

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/the-tale-of-moms-jars/

 

 

 

2. Benefits of self-care

How and why to improve our appearance and to “clean up our act”

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/top-stories/benefits-of-self-care/

 

 

3. Deadly crossings: Keeping older adults safer

A detailed look and practical tips to stay while out in the community.

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/deadly-crossings-keeping-older-adults-safer/

 

 

4. Taking a second look at out of town life

This article looks at rural living for seniors.  It is a life not for sissies

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/health-and-wellness/taking-a-second-look-at-out-of-town-life/

 

 

5. Cannabis Country

Is cannabis right for you?  This article brings insights and testimonials from those who are benefiting from cannabis.

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/cannabis-country/

 

 

6. The Risks and Realities of Drinking

It’s five o’clock somewhere but drinking as we age is not a good thing.

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/the-risks-of-drinking/

 

 

7. I’m Doing It My Way

This article looks at the dangers and benefits of living alone as we get older.

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/im-doing-it-my-way/

 

 

Here is a seven part series about living alone as we get older.  There are many safety tips in each article.

8. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 1-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/top-risks-of-living-alone-and-how-to-prevent-them-part-17/

 

9. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 2-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/top-risks-living-alone-part-2-7/

 

10. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 3-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/3281/

 

11. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 4-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/top-risks-living-alone-part-4-7/

 

12. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 5-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/top-risks-of-living-alone-and-how-to-prevent-them-part-57/

 

13. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 6-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/3288/

 

14. Top Risks of Living Alone…Part 7-7

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/3290/

 

15. Safety First – A Guide to being safe in the Spring/Summer

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/featured-carousel/safety-first/

 

16. You’ve Got a Friend

This article explores how important it is to stay socially engaged and connected to friends.

https://www.caregiversolutions.ca/caregiving/youve-got-a-friend/