Ageing Safely atHome

"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...

From Promoting Longevity to Preventing Cognitive Decline, What’s the Optimal Amount of Sleep? Follow this link to learn more....

An essential part of healthy aging involves evaluating and accepting changes in your vision, mobility, and hearing and implementing what...

McMaster University - Optimal Aging Portal - contains a wealth of information. Click on the link to see what they have to offer. If you...

The International Council on Active Aging regularly posts exciting articles. This one is particularly noteworthy. Issue 7 deals with...

May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to generate awareness about the importance of communication....

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...

The cost of gazoline is increasing exponentially. A few tips to reduce your cost. "When vehicles travel 80 km/h or higher they increase...

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...

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...

Follow this link to ensure you are ready for winter. https://www.realtor.ca/blog/preparing-your-home-for-winter-a-checklist/10990/1363

Safety tips for exercising outdoors for older adults - https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety-tips-exercising-outdoors-older-adults

The external environment has a significant impact on mobility, independence and quality of life, especially seniors, as they go about...

During my research for my upcoming book, I discovered pertinent yet complementary information. The following is one of these nuggets. The...

* Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. * 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year. * Falls are...

"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...

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...