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Category: Active Living

Do you know someone who is “bored to death?”

June 5, 2022 | By Caregiving Matters

Boredom is a commonplace emotion facing many older adults that can grind their lives to a halt. 

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Active Living

Do you have too much clutter in your life?

September 24, 2021 | By Caregiving Matters

Do you ever ask yourself how on earth did I acquire so much stuff?

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Active Living

Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia

November 1, 2020 | By Posted by: Holly Waite

Keeping elders with dementia active physically and mentally is vital

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Active Living

Come to our “Volunteer Recruitment Fair – For agencies supporting seniors.

September 26, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

Thinking of volunteering in York Region? Come to our Recruitment Fair in King City on Saturday Oct. 19th.

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Active Living

Risks of seniors living alone. Part 6 of 7.

April 15, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

As a senior, be clean, sober and safe.

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Active Living

Top Risks of Seniors Living Alone…Part 4 of 7

January 29, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

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

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

January 21, 2019 | By Caregiving Matters

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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Active Living

How Exercise Might “Clean” the Alzheimer’s Brain

December 21, 2018 | By Emily Dunford

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

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Active Living, Alzheimer's & Dementia, Health & Illness

Living Longer

November 14, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

Although older Adults are living longer and with less chronic illnesses than previous generations, the vast- majority have a least one chronic disease or condition.

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Active Living

I’m doing it my way.

August 7, 2018 | By Caregiving Matters

What are the risks of living alone as we age? Reducing our risks, increases our chances of being able to continue to live independently.

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