Fix Ontario’s broken elder-care rules: Editorial: The Toronto Star

The Law Commission of Ontario has issued excellent recommendations for making elder-care rules more rational and relevant. Queen’s Park should listen.

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Health-care costs threaten even the most robust retirement portfolios.

Canadians must plan ahead when it comes to their retirement, even “free” health-care has its extra costs.

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What They Don’t tell You About Dementia.

Now go enjoy life – Live, Love and figure out how to make adjustments to over come your obstacles.

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Top Risks of Seniors Living Alone…Part 4 of 7

Living alone as we age, can cause loss of interest, appetite, energy, concentration and motivation. 

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Canada is unprepared for the demographic time-bomb hurtling at us.

With the boomer generation turning 65 at a rate of one every seven seconds, there are now more Canadians over the age of sixty-five, than under fifteen.

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Old before your time? Scientists have put together five warning signs middle-aged people will suffer from frailness in retirement

‘Frailty should not be seen as an inevitable part of getting old. By taking steps to ensure we are healthy going in to middle age, we can avoid getting on the path to a frail old age.’

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Top risks for seniors of living alone…Part 3-7

80% of falls by seniors occur in the bathroom.

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The high price of being an unpaid caregiver.

All the research shows it’s not a matter of if you’re going to be a caregiver but when. You can’t be at your best if you neglect your own care.

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How Exercise Might “Clean” the Alzheimer’s Brain

Engaging in physical activity can be restorative for those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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What to do when a loved one dies.

Although not a cheery topic for this time of year, it is unfortunately an important one to know about.

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