There has been a quiet revolution in recent years with private golf clubs seeing a huge rise in the number of people, both men and women, taking up golf after the age of fifty. Gone are the days when...
As one with autoimmune conditions, this post topic is an important to me. My top fatigue is "just need to sit". You can ask my family how many times I say, "I just need to sit." My mind is...
Elder Abuse Ontario will join communities locally, regionally, nationally and across the world to heighten awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) focuses our attention on the need for all of us, to take responsibility in...
There are certain things we consider "problems for the young." Both addiction and mental health issues often fall into that category. Unfortunately, we couldn't be more wrong.
As many as 50% of nursing home patients struggle with alcoholism and over...
Blood clots are an essential fact of life. When your body suffers an injury, blood clotting at the wound will stop you losing too much blood. But sometimes blood clotting can cause serious complications.
When blood clots form inside the...
The Women's Kiteboarding Collective is proud to introduce our video which celebrates 14 inspirational women kiteboarders who range in age from 65 to 76. You can find it at Vimeo https://vimeo.com/270070627
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Contrary to the usual stereotypes of older women, these...
A healthy sex life is good for you. It’s fulfilling and satisfying at any age, though as you get older it will change a bit. For men in particular, lower testosterone levels can change sexual function. They will find...
Sexual abuse of the elderly is rarely mentioned and very misunderstood. For many seniors, sexual abuse occurs without their consent. It is quite often happening without their knowledge. Many seniors who are sexually abused have Alzheimer’s disease or other...
Falls can result in hip fractures, head injuries or even death. In many cases, those who have experienced a fall have a hard time recovering and their overall health deteriorates.
According to StopFalls.org, recent statistics show that:
· More than 40% of people...
The Kidney Foundation's recycling initiatives help clear the clutter in the home, and in the driveway too. For over 25 years Kidney Car has been working with professional automotive recyclers to recycle tens of thousands of cars.
“Spring is one of the...
