With gatherings that are prohibited during the holiday season in Quebec, an even greater number of seniors will spend this significant period alone, compared to usual. We believe that in […]
Category: Geriatrics
Social isolation among seniors: a serious issue
Social isolation among seniors is now a real public health issue and, more broadly, for our society when we know that one in three seniors lives alone in Quebec. Social […]
Paratransit: assessment & application for admission
Due to physical or mental health, some people cannot safely use public transit on their own. For this reason, municipalities offer adapted transportation services to enable these people to maintain […]
Homologation of a protection mandate
If you are the victim of an accident or a disease, your capacity to take care of yourself and your property might be compromised. In order to protect your interests, […]
Reducing the risk of summer falls
Falling can be a major source of worry for senior citizens. Even though winter might seem like the season where slips and falls occur the most, these kinds of accidents […]
Driving evaluation by an occupational therapist
Did you know that health care professionals (physicians, occupational therapists) are obligated to notify the Société de l’Assurance Automobile (SAAQ) about anyone who has recently undergone a mental or physical […]
End-of-life care for terminally ill patients
Having a terminally ill loved one in palliative care is never easy to accept. However, despite the feelings this situation can stir up, several complementary approaches can be used in […]
Countering the effects of aging
We are all getting older! Aging is a natural process that gradually affects our entire being, both physically and psychologically. Unfortunately, these days aging has become synonymous with a loss […]
Falls in the elderly
The risk of falling can be a real source of worry for many senior citizens and their families. That’s because falls can have serious physical and psychological consequences. Many factors […]
Protection mandate in case of incapacity
Whether as a result of an illness or an accident, many factors can limit your ability to take care of yourself and your assets. In order to respect your wishes […]