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Stories and Strategies for Aging Well

Senior Nutrition & Healthy Meals: Key Vitamins and Practical Tips for Seniors
In-Home Personal Training, Post-Surgery Recovery Melissa Gunstone In-Home Personal Training, Post-Surgery Recovery Melissa Gunstone

Senior Nutrition & Healthy Meals: Key Vitamins and Practical Tips for Seniors

Good nutrition plays a critical role in strength, balance, and recovery as we age. This guide breaks down essential vitamins, protein needs, hydration, and practical meal-planning strategies to help seniors stay independent, reduce fall risk, and recover safely after illness or surgery.

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In-Home Senior Rehab: Personalized Care for Safer Movement & Independence

In-Home Senior Rehab: Personalized Care for Safer Movement & Independence

 In-home senior rehabilitation brings physical therapy and kinesiology right into the living room. By training in familiar spaces, seniors can rebuild strength, improve balance, lower fall risk, and recover more confidently after illness or surgery, without the stress of clinic travel or missed sessions.

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Post-Operative Rehabilitation in Vancouver: What to Expect and How to Recover Safely
In-Home Personal Training, Post-Surgery Recovery Melissa Gunstone In-Home Personal Training, Post-Surgery Recovery Melissa Gunstone

Post-Operative Rehabilitation in Vancouver: What to Expect and How to Recover Safely

Recovering after surgery can be overwhelming for older adults especially in Vancouver, where rehab waitlists are long and support often ends too soon. This guide explains what safe post-operative recovery should look like, how mobility changes week-to-week, and why in-home Kinesiologist care helps seniors regain strength, confidence, and independence faster.

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How to Create a Post-Operative Fitness Plan for Seniors: Safe Exercises and Recovery Strategies
Strength & Mobility, Post-Surgery Recovery Melissa Gunstone Strength & Mobility, Post-Surgery Recovery Melissa Gunstone

How to Create a Post-Operative Fitness Plan for Seniors: Safe Exercises and Recovery Strategies

Recovering from surgery doesn’t have to mean losing strength or independence. This guide shows seniors and caregivers how to build a safe, stepwise post-operative fitness plan, with clear exercises, timelines for hip, knee, and cardiac surgeries, and practical caregiver tips to prevent falls and restore confidence at home.

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