Breathing Exercises to Increase Oxygen Levels and Fight Stress
Breathing is something we do without thinking, so it is easy to take it for granted. But as people age, they are more likely to develop respiratory complications and experience breathing difficulties. Along with this inability to breathe freely and sustain healthy blood oxygen levels comes other ailments, including elevated anxiety and emotional stress, reduced […]
Mobility for Seniors
Older adults who lose their mobility are less likely to remain living at home; have higher rates of disease, disability, hospitalization, and death; and have poorer quality of life. Why is mobility important for seniors? It’s not all about the physical benefits of being mobile. When you have more mobility, you feel good from the […]
Hydration and Delirium
Did you know that: Delirium is different from dementia?Dehydration is a cause of delirium?Seniors can avoid delirium by staying hydrated? Delirium is a mental disturbance characterised by new or worsening confusion, changes in the level of consciousness or hallucinations. Delirium is different from the slow progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It has a sudden […]
Active Ageing
Care in Midstream supports active ageing – under the watchful and loving direction of our Occupational Therapists, we facilitate a range of individual and group activities for our residents. Studies show that seniors who stay socially active and engaged experience a variety of benefits, including: Better cognitive function Social activities keep us sharp and mentally […]
Five Things The Older Generation Can Learn From The Youth
Usually, younger generations are encouraged to learn from their elders. Seniors have a wealth of knowledge to share, whether through various daily activities like delicious cooking or vivid storytelling or through broader life lessons such as dealing with loss or avoiding regrets. However, relationships between people of different generations can mean that information is shared […]
Senior Mind Moves
If you are still breathing and can move one muscle, you can still make a contribution. – Dr John Demartini. The residents living out their last chapter at Care in Midstream (CIM) are all still breathing, and all still have a contribution to make even if it is just to smile and make eye contact! […]