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Health & Well-Being

Health and wellness…..good health and healthy living all lead to wellness.
They go hand in hand don’t you think?
What does health and wellness mean to you?
The very thought of health and wellness can be very overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.
It should be fun inspiring and very rewarding.

Seniors struggle with addiction more than most people realize.             The (U.S.) National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence reports that nearly 2.5 million older adults face a substance use disorder in the United States. Aging involves a number of significant life changes, all...
I’ve always been a bit of a renegade, mostly living on the fringe of what ‘everyone else’ was doing. At 66, it is no different. Today I live a deviant life. It’s true.  In the truest mathematical sense, I...
There are more baby boomers and elderly traveling now than ever before. Just as the baby boomers redefined everything else in their lifetimes, they’re redefining retirement. Whether you want to drive across the States in an RV, take a...
Almost one quarter of Americans over age 65 have found or will find themselves in the position of becoming physically or socially isolated as they age. "Elderly orphans" are becoming more common in North America. These are seniors without...
As kids, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is easily a favorite and you couldn’t possibly get enough of it. Then you grow up, start worrying about your health and put your diet under the microscope to analyze everything....
Have any of you started a diet, or made a New Years Resolution to eat healthily? It’s so difficult, isn’t it? I have found that, for me, eating healthy 100% is not possible. Both my husband and I love...
Millions of those who live in North America are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis means you have porous bones that are weak. Your bones can fracture from even the most minor incidents. However you can live your life...
My love of animals and passion for travel came together in perfect harmony...             While volunteering at the Toronto Zoo I happened to hear about Animal Experience International (AEI). This Canadian organization's sole purpose is animal conservation efforts around the world through...
Now that the use of marijuana has become legal in Canada, more seniors will take it into consideration when dealing with chronic pain. While medical marijuana has been available for some time by prescription, for many seniors it was...
Karen Scully found a yummy outlet for her artistic talents when she was downsized in 2015. Since then she's built an on-line community of like-minded creative bakers, and shares some of her best baking tips, creative pie designs, and...