What’s in a diet?
Being on a specific diet or dieting can be confusing. Some people “diet” to lose weight or train for a specific sporting event, but what’s important is maintaining a healthy diet from day to day.
Bullying: A Societal Problem Across The Ages
June is recognized in Canada as both Senior’s Month and Elder Abuse Awareness month.
The Talk You Didn’t Have With Your Parents Could Cost You.
If you haven’t had a conversation with your parents about handling their financial affairs after they die, Krysten Crawford’s tale may spring you into action.
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Caring for the Caregiver: The Mystical Virtue of Caring
Anyone who steps into or is placed into the role of caregiver can exhibit the symptoms of codependency at some point.
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10 tips for a safer home
It is not surprising that an overwhelming number of us want to continue living in our own homes as we age.
Behind closed doors: Safe personal grooming and toileting
Personal grooming includes activities such as combing your hair, shaving and brushing your teeth. Painful joints in your hands or difficulties moving your arms or fingers can make these activities difficult
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Understanding Caregiver Grief
Grief is the normal, natural, healing response we experience when we lose someone or something we value. Caregivers go through a different process known as Preparatory Grief. Preparatory Grief is different from other types of grief in that it requires continual adjustment to ongoing losses.
The May Long Weekend
Think again before giving one of your kids the benefit of buying the cottage at a discount, you will still be taxed as if you received full value for the cottage.
The Top 5 Regrets of The Dying
It’s not surprising to see what made the list as they are all things that touch each of our lives as we struggle to pay attention to and make time for things that we truly love
What you need to know about hospital-acquired infections
My message is this: stay away from hospitals unless absolutely necessary—especially if you’re an older adult.
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