Most seniors have some health risks upon discharge from a hospital. It's just an inevitable part of leaving a constant-care setting and returning home or to a rehabilitation facility. However, some senior patients have more health risks than others. What Is a High-Risk Senior Discharge? When a senior with complex medical needs or an elevated risk of rehospitalization leaves … [Read more...]
How to Find a Good Psychologist
When you want to work on your outlook, mental well-being, or inner peace, a good psychologist provides the help and support you need. If you need help with your relationships, such as your marriage, psychologists specializing in couples counselling also prove particularly beneficial. But how do you find the right therapist? It can be hard to know where to look and, in fact, … [Read more...]
A Healthy Lifestyle, A Healthy You: How to Live with Purpose and Gratitude
Nowadays, the concept of a healthy lifestyle is a favourite topic of conversation. A healthy lifestyle can have many different components - diet, exercise, cultivating mental and emotional strength are some of those. Until recently, mental health was not a very popular topic in the healthy lifestyle sphere, but now, it is gaining prominence. In fact, experts are increasingly … [Read more...]
Can an Emotional Support Animal Make You Healthier?
As you might guess from their name, emotional support animals have an important job: to help their owners with their mental health. But did you know that they can also help with physical wellbeing too? Read how these furry companions can help us to feel better, from our heads to our feet. What Exactly is an Emotional Support Animal? Before we look into the ways … [Read more...]