{"id":248227,"date":"2024-05-17T10:31:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.visavie.com\/age-related-illnesses-for-which-a-professional-caregiver-would-be-useful"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:57:39","slug":"age-related-diseases-in-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visavie.com\/en\/blog\/age-related-diseases-in-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Age-related diseases: resources at your fingertips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that, according to the latest census, there are nearly 10,000 centenarians in Canada? Although most seniors generally consider themselves to be fairly happy and in good health, the fact remains that an aging population also brings with it a new reality. As people age, the risk factors for certain chronic diseases increase. Fortunately, there are ways to address these various age-related conditions. <\/p>\n

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At Visavie<\/em>, our team works with dedication<\/strong>, day after day, to deploy the best resources <\/strong>available for seniors <\/strong>and their loved ones.<\/p>\n

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What role do caregivers play for the elderly?<\/h2>\n

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With empathy, thecaregiver<\/strong> is always attentive to <\/strong>the needs<\/strong> of the elderly<\/strong>. Through a series of comfort<\/strong> care and hygiene aids, caregivers are able toaccompany<\/strong> the elderly to ensure their safety<\/strong> and well-being<\/strong>. Thanks to their skills<\/strong> and human<\/strong> qualities, these professional caregivers are able to keep pace with thechanging needs of the elderly<\/strong> over time. Their work is therefore very useful not only for the elderly themselves, but also for their families<\/strong> and caregivers<\/strong>, as well as for the nursing staff<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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When certain chronic illnesses<\/strong> appear withage<\/strong>, the invaluable role of caregivers <\/strong>comes into its own. On a day-to-day basis<\/strong>, their presence and involvement enable many seniors <\/strong>to continue living at home<\/strong>, despite the onset of a new health<\/strong> problem, for example. Assistance with personal care<\/strong>, help withhygiene<\/strong>, meal<\/strong> preparation, accompaniment when out and about – these are just a few examples of the many tasks that caregivers<\/strong> carry out on a daily basis to help seniors<\/strong> maintain maximumautonomy<\/strong> and quality of life<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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The main diseases associated with aging<\/h2>\n

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With the marked increase in life expectancy in recent years, certain risk factors associated with chronic health conditions have also become more prevalent. According to a projection by the Public Health Agency of Canada<\/a>, Canadian seniors could account for nearly 25% of the total population by 2040. \u00c0 travers les changements<\/strong> jug\u00e9s normaux associ\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e2ge<\/strong>, on peut \u00e9galement observer l\u2019apparition de certaines maladies li\u00e9es au vieillissement<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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By way of example, here are 7 health problems<\/strong> commonly encountered by the elderly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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1. Cancer<\/h3>\n

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Cancer<\/strong> unfortunately tops the list of the main diseases associated with aging<\/strong>. Although no age group is spared from this health condition characterized by a disruption of the cells multiplying inside our bodies, it is estimated that over 90%<\/strong> of the population affected by cancer <\/strong> is over 50<\/strong>. This is no doubt due to the fact that a series of damages to our DNA may occur naturally over time<\/strong>, predisposing us to certain cancers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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The most common types of cancer <\/strong>among seniors<\/strong> include :<\/p>\n

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