Your Bathroom Safety Guide

Did you know that the bathroom accounts for over 70% of falls in the home? That’s right, it may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but wi...

What are the benefits of compression therapy?

When blood flows around your body, it has to work against gravity in order to move from your feet, up your legs, and back into your heart. This ha...

Tips on Avoiding Injuries at Home

Everyone deserves to feel safe and confident at home. However, our homes can be a source of injury. Around 50% of all falls among Canadians aged 6...

Top Products for Avoiding Falls in the Bathroom

Falls are the number one cause of injury among Canadians 65+. According to StatCan, one third of Canadians in this age group fall at least once ea...

Ostomy Care during the Holiday Season

For many people, the holidays are about celebrating with friends and family – and perhaps a little overindulgence. If you’re living with an ostom...

The Importance of Regularly Replacing Your CPAP Supplies

For CPAP therapy to be effective, it's crucial not only to use the machine but also to maintain it properly. Regularly replacing your CPAP equipmen...

Elevate your sleep quality and health with a bed wedge

Nowadays, the pursuit of sustained health, mobility, and serene sleep has heightened significance. A growing trend is observed as individuals, pa...

Outdoor activities to improve your mental health

With summer in full swing, you may be spending more time outside than usual. Being out in the warm weather is an enjoyable way to spend time with ...

Dealing with Weight Changes During Menopause

Written & provided by: Registered Dietitians Team at ShoppersTM   While weight gain around menopause is common, it is not inevitable. Hormones...

Implementing positional pillows / wedges, light therapy, aromatherapy, and sleep hygiene to promote better sleep quality

Getting enough sleep is essential for physical and mental health. Sleep therapy and hygiene can help you improve your sleep quality by creating a ...

Why Dietitians are Nuts for Nuts 

Written & provided by: Registered Dietitians Team by ShoppersTM   I’ll be the first to admit that keeping up with food trends and knowing what...

Prioritize Your Mental Health this Blue Monday

Blue Monday, which falls this year on January 16th, is touted as the most depressing day of the year. The fact that the holidays are over, the wea...

The 2022 Wellwise Holiday Gift Guide.

Get Your Loved Ones Something They’ll Love. The holidays are a wonderful time for getting together with friends and family to celebrate and let lo...

Tips for Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder

September 23rd marked the fall equinox, the date when there are as many hours of darkness as hours of light. From then on, the nights become progr...

How We’re Helping Canadians Bring Wellness Home

As we get older, the way we live at home becomes more and more important. At Wellwise by Shoppers™, we believe that your home can and should be an...

Demystifying Sleep Apnea and its Treatment Options

An estimated 6.4 % of Canadians have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. This diagnosis is associated with cardiac related diseases as well as obesit...

How to maintain nutritious eating while easing back into pre-pandemic life

Written & provided by: Registered Dietitians Team by ShoppersTM   A return to consistency and routine may also require a shift in perspective ...

Tips to help you feel your best and enjoy all that summer has to offer!

Written & provided by: Glenna Martel, Registered Dietitians Team by ShoppersTM     Summer is a wonderful time of year. The days are longer, th...

How much sleep is enough in children? Approaches to help the whole family rest well.

As a parent, or grandparent, you are well versed in the strange sleep habits and daily difficulties in managing a child with naps and bedtimes. So...

Ideas for a Fun and Active Canada Day Weekend

There are many diverse benefits to leading an active life. Physical activity can give you energy, decrease stress, make you stronger, and help you...

Three Health Conditions Men Should Look Out For

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the health conditions that  affect men and promote their early detection and treatment. A...

Should You Wear Compression Socks for Running?

Running is an excellent form of aerobic activity that has the added benefit of allowing you to get out into nature. If you enjoy running or are in...

Top Medical Cannabis Myths: Debunked

Written & provided by: Medical Cannabis by ShoppersTM   Has your neighbour, friend or distant cousin commented on medical cannabis? Though wel...

What is jet lag & how to manage the impact

Travelling around the globe, or even within your own country, is something many of us look forward to, now more than ever. Whether it is make the ...

Start your journey to health this World Health Day

April 7, 2022 is World Health Day. To celebrate, we’re looking at some of the healthy habits that can put you on the right track to wellness – and...

How to fall-proof your surroundings for the colder months

The colder months can bring with them an increased risk of falling for a variety of reasons. Sidewalks and driveways can become more slippery due ...

Your Quick Guide to Getting Started with Compression

Compression socks, stockings, and tights are garments that apply pressure to the legs to help boost blood flow. They’re used to treat a variety o...

What you need to know before buying a lift chair

A lift chair looks like a  armchair, however it features an electric motor that lifts the chair into an upright position, helping you sit down and...

Tips for living with an ostomy

An ostomy is a surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen called a stoma, which provides a new pathway for waste to leave the body. In a colos...

Our Top Products to Make Daily Life Easier

Being able to carry out tasks associated with daily living, such as washing yourself, dressing, and keeping your home clean and tidy, is important...

Put a Spring in Your Step And Discover Our Range of Mobility Aids

Spring has finally sprung. And with the weather (slowly!) starting to warm up, it’s a great opportunity to get outdoors and get more active – whet...

Your health, in your hands. Importance of BMI, heart rate and blood pressure

Keeping track of key areas of your health helps you spot potential concerns earlier, and empowers you to seek help and make changes that can give ...

How to make new year’s resolutions (that you’ll actually keep)

As 2022 draws to a close, many of us are starting to make plans for 2023. A big part of that includes making new year’s resolutions. Nearly 30% of...

Top Tips for Tackling Cold-Weather Aches and Pains

As we move into the colder fall and winter months, many of the estimated 7.63 million Canadians who live with chronic pain may notice increased st...

Prevent falls at home with Wellwise Home Services

Did you know that falls are the most common cause of injury among older Canadians? Every year, around a third of Canadians over 65 fall at least o...

5 Tips for Tackling Chronic Pain

September is Pain Awareness Month. Nearly 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain, which can have a huge impact on a person’s mental health, ph...

Aging in place: Keep your home and yourself safe.

Written & provided by: Spectrum Healthcare   Overwhelmingly, Canadian seniors want to age and be cared for in their own homes. Physical safet...

What are the benefits of a scooter?

If you’re among the 20% of Canadians aged 65+ with a mobility problem, you may be considering a mobility scooter. If you’re not sure whether a mob...

How to Find the Right Mobility Aid for You

According to Statistics Canada, 24.1% of Canadians over the age of 65 live with some form of mobility issue. Mobility issues can make you less ind...

Tips for living with hearing loss

According to the Canadian Hearing Society, more than 60% of Canadians over 65 experience some form of hearing loss. The most common form of age-re...

How Caregivers Can Help Loved Ones Stay at Home Longer

According to the National Home Modifications Survey, 78% of Canadians want to age in their own home. However, only 26% predict they’ll be able to ...

5 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays are often a joyful time for getting together with loved ones to celebrate the season. However, for caregivers, the holidays can be a ...

How to Get Your Home Ready for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is often a joyful time for getting together with friends and family to celebrate. For many of us, our homes become a hive of so...

Mental Health Care for Veterans

November 11 is Remembrance Day, a time for reflection and to pay tribute to those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces. There are currentl...

How Can Occupational Therapy Help You?

October is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, a time to recognize occupational therapists and raise awareness of the important work they do. Bu...

Getting Back into Routine – Tips for Caregivers

The move from summer into fall can be an excellent opportunity to take a step back, reassess, and reset our routines and goals for the rest of the...

6 early signs of dementia to look out for in loved ones

Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to progressive cognitive decline that is severe enough to affect daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is...

Where to find support if you’re a caregiver

According to Statistics Canada, 7.8 million Canadians (about 25% of the population), care for a friend or family member. And while being a caregiv...

How to Show Your Appreciation this Nurse Week

Did you know that May 6th to May 12th is National Nurse Week? Nurses play an important role in many aspects of our healthcare, however a lot of the...