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We find it very interesting that there are only 238 certified geriatricians in Canada! This is a great article written by Lisa Priest, published by the Globe and Mail.

Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of the population, with 4.8 million Canadians aged 65 and older.

Talking to your Parents about Home Care. It can be difficult to acknowledge the fact that your parent needs some help with day-to-day activities, in order to stay safe at home.

Exciting Event Alert: Are you a Sasi senior with star quality? Are you looking to make an adoring crowd swoon to a popular ballad, kick up your heels and dance, or impress the judges with a favorite ditty?

We have recently partnered up with Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre and we could not be more thrilled. Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre is celebrating its 41^st year of providing a vibrant place where Calgary’s seniors can be physically, mentally and socially active.

Getting around is not always easy for seniors, especially during the winter months. Global – Love Care can provide safe and reliable transportation to help you get to your personal appointments, medical appointments, social appointments and even shopping! We are not a taxi service.

Did you know November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention month? Falls are very frequent in seniors. In fact, one in three adults over the age of 65 falls at least once per year. The number of single falls per year increases to 1 out of 2 for people over the age of 80.

There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” ― Sophia Loren

Globally, the dependency ratio, which measures the number of people aged 65 and older for every 100 people of workforce age, rose from about 8 in 1950 to 11 in 2000—and will further rise to an estimated 25 by 2050.