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Health and Wellness - Part 3
March and April arrived with some lovely warm sunny days. Unfortunately, the region experienced dreadful freezing rain in early April...
Apr 18, 20231 min read


There's No Place Like Home
A fellow author, Lise Cloutier-Steele, has published a revised edition of her award winning book which supports family caregivers. Check...
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Passport to Healthy living
Here is another interesting article I discovered from Active Aging Canada—more valuable tidbits of information I am sharing with you...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


Top 10 New Year's Resolution
I found this interesting article published by HealthyAging.org. Though we are well into March, I believe many will find the suggestions...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


Health and Wellness - Part 2
I hope you successfully managed the bitter freezing days earlier this month. Maybe some of you were able to get away to warmer weather....
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Health and Wellness - Part 1
The holiday season has come and gone with all its tribulations, weather challenges, joys and, sadly, disappointments. The monthly...
Feb 17, 20231 min read


December 2022 Newsletter
December has come and gone with all its tribulations, weather challenges, joys and sadly disappointments. This newsletter will give you...
Jan 17, 20231 min read


Working Daughters Balancing Elder Care Are at Their Breaking Point
Women have historically shouldered a greater share of domestic responsibilities (housework and caregiving) than men, and this inequity,...
Nov 16, 20221 min read


Education & resources
Helping Canadians make sense of their end-of-life options. You will find information booklets, forms (adapted by province), webinars...
Nov 14, 20221 min read


Lack of Physical Activity Will Cost $300B by 2030
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever Global Status Report of Physical Activity, citing some dismal statistics and...
Nov 14, 20221 min read


Fall Prevention Month: 3 ways to reduce your risk of falling
Did you know – falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults in Canada, and between 20% and 30% of...
Nov 14, 20221 min read


Strategies to introduce the Idea of Home Care
It’s common for older adults to be resistant to the idea of needing care. How you approach this conversation can make a world of...
Nov 14, 20221 min read


The New Golden Girls - Maybe, the golden boys - Check out three links.
Harvard University suggests this trend has been gaining speed since at least 2006. It concluded that a "small but growing number of older...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Social Isolation: Are You at Risk?
Discover the risk factors. Learn how social isolation impacts health and well-being and practical ways to reduce your risk. In 2017,...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Changing Gears: Making a Plan for Retiring from Driving
Driving is essential in accessing the places and people important in our daily lives. For many, it provides a sense of independence and a...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Autumn Newsletter
Sadly, summer has come and is mostly gone, and the autumn season is knocking at our doors. This issue contains crucial information about...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Ageing in Your Home. Yes, you can!
Recently, I was interviewed about 'Why me?' and 'Why now?' I published 'Ageing Safely in the Home of Your Choice.' It's a pretty...
Aug 30, 20221 min read


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


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


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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