If the provocative nature of the above headline causes readers some concern, then my job is done! I just want to bring to homebuyers’ and homeowners’ attention just a few of the possible ramifications of the impending Marijuana laws...
Early in our relationship, Cass and I fell in love with Toronto, one of the most beautiful cities. Anywhere. It was only natural, I suppose, living in Buffalo, New York, a quick drive to the Peace Bridge and then...
Protecting your accounts online is a must in this day and age. Having only a password to login to your accounts isn’t enough anymore with all the hackers trying to steal your identification. You need to have a two-factor...
Older people are over three times more likely to suffer a fracture when falling on vinyl floors than if they landed on carpet and other low-impact flooring, a study reveals.
Research from the University of Otago, New Zealand, found that...
We have known for quite awhile that creating is good for our health. Drawing and painting, knitting, playing an instrument - all of these keep our brain cells healthy. Creating art can help us to focus and keep our...
When it comes to things we love but might be bad for us, especially when we overdo it, sugar tops the list. Sugar can add calories and give our blood sugar a run for its money.
But then there’s coffee—awesome,...
Elder Abuse Day is on June 15th. Until then, we will be running a series of articles on the different types of elder abuse. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or...
There is a way of cooking vegetables that will retain the most vitamins and other nutritional elements when you eat them. It’s quicker and simpler than boiling and retains much more flavor than microwaving as well.
Here’s how to steam...
End of life care is resource intensive and costly... financially and emotionally. As an administrator, I've been involved in mediating conflict between patients and their families and sometimes between either with their professional caregivers. It is an unpleasant position, but I...
As the snow melts and the days warm up we begin to spend more time outdoors. Spending time outdoors and in the sun is good for us both physically and mentally. However, many seniors have spent far too much...
