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Conversation Starter - Guide
"How to talk about what matters to you and have a say in your health care." Great document, many might find useful when talking with...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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Sleep Your Way to Better Health
From Promoting Longevity to Preventing Cognitive Decline, What’s the Optimal Amount of Sleep? Follow this link to learn more....
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Suitability of assistive devices
An essential part of healthy aging involves evaluating and accepting changes in your vision, mobility, and hearing and implementing what...
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Free E-Learning lessons & More
McMaster University - Optimal Aging Portal - contains a wealth of information. Click on the link to see what they have to offer. If you...
Jul 28, 20221 min read
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Revealing articles from ICAA
The International Council on Active Aging regularly posts exciting articles. This one is particularly noteworthy. Issue 7 deals with...
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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Speech and Hearing as we age
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to generate awareness about the importance of communication....
May 24, 20221 min read
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Sleep and aging: How sleep changes as you age and strategies to improve it
You find yourself wide awake after a few hours of sleep and feel ready to get up and meet the day's challenges. However, the rest of the...
Mar 19, 20221 min read
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Reducing Fuel Cost
The cost of gazoline is increasing exponentially. A few tips to reduce your cost. "When vehicles travel 80 km/h or higher they increase...
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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To all, a Happy and Healthy 2022.
Its been a week since the start of the new Year. A time when we sometimes, indulge in various behaviours. To my total shock, I recently...
Jan 8, 20221 min read
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Being prepared for winter driving
This winter, keep yourself and your loved ones safe when you’re behind the wheel as the snowflakes are falling – follow this link for the...
Nov 23, 20211 min read
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Preparing your home for winter
Follow this link to ensure you are ready for winter. https://www.realtor.ca/blog/preparing-your-home-for-winter-a-checklist/10990/1363
Nov 23, 20211 min read
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Exercising Outdoors
Safety tips for exercising outdoors for older adults - https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety-tips-exercising-outdoors-older-adults
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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A safe Exterior Environment
The external environment has a significant impact on mobility, independence and quality of life, especially seniors, as they go about...
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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The Dementia-Friendly Home
During my research for my upcoming book, I discovered pertinent yet complementary information. The following is one of these nuggets. The...
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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You Can Prevent Falls
* Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. * 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year. * Falls are...
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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Preventing falls in and around your home
"Anyone can fall, but the risk of falling becomes greater with age. There are a number of simple steps you can take in and around your...
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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Competitive Card Games That Keep the Ageing Mind Sharp
A little friendly competition in the way of card games with others could be the key to keeping the mind sharp as we age, according to...
Sep 16, 20212 min read
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