If you have never been seriously ill or injured, you may not know that there exists something called convalescent care. In British Columbia, there are both public and private sector options for convalescent care. In today’s blog article we are going to talk about what...
Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors
Articles looking at senior health and wellness. From mental health and mobility, to exercise and diet tips.
Great range of specific topics like healthy eating for Canadian seniors, games that help memory and cognition, and activities for seniors with limited mobility in Kamloops, to list a few.
Top 5 Health Management Tips for BC Seniors
Health management is important at every age. But seniors have different needs than other populations. Here are 5 health management tips that we recommend for BC seniors. Eat Well A healthy diet can prevent lots of health problems. In addition, if you eat well, you...
How to Lower Blood Pressure, Naturally
In today’s blog article, we are going to talk about some ways to lower blood pressure with some easy (and free!) ideas. However, we want to stress that if you are on blood pressure medication do not change your dosage or stop taking it without consulting your family...
Senior Self-Care Tips for the Holiday Season
Some of us love the holidays and for others, the holidays can be difficult and stressful. In today’s blog article, we would like to offer you some tips on self-care during the holidays for seniors. Get Enough Sleep Most people in North America don’t get enough sleep...
Healthy Eating for Seniors in Canada
The Canadian government publishes a food guide with suggestions for healthy eating for everyone. Here is what that publication says for seniors. Drinking Enough This past summer we had some brutal heat waves during the summer and seniors were particularly at risk....
Nutritional Benefits of a Senior Community
are some significant nutritional benefits of living in a senior community such as the one that we have in Kamloops, British Columbia. Here are some of the benefits which you may not have considered.
4 Fire Season Safety Tips for Seniors
Kamloops, BC, is no stranger to forest fires, and, in fact, at the time of this writing, the White Rock Lake fire is southeast of Kamloops, and the Durand Lake fire is west of Kamloops. Here are four safety tips for those living in areas where wildfires are common in...
5 Games That Help Memory and Cognition
Amazingly enough, there are activities and games that exercise your brain and help to keep it fit. These games can improve memory and cognition, sharpening critical thinking skills that many of us do not use as much in retirement as we did when we were working full...
Activities for Seniors With Limited Mobility in Kamloops
If you are a senior with limited mobility in the Kamloops area—or you know someone who is—there are lots of activities available to you. The city of Kamloops has done some good things to make many activities accessible for those with limited mobility. Here are some...
JOIN The Hamlet Heroes in Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s
TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT: 1) JOIN OUR TEAM - The Hamlets at Westsyde is participating in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's during the month of May 2021. The Walk is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s flagship fundraiser and is a way to celebrate and remember...