It’s not only our mothers that left out important truths over the years. Our fathers are guilty of the same thing. It wasn’t just women that were surprised, it was men also. Quite often, men don’t want to admit...
For years, we have heard that a reduced salt diet is key to help with many health ailments . These benefits include lowering blood pressure, and reducing risks of heart attacks and strokes. It seems odd to be talking about...
The cost for nursing homes in Ontario is regulated. A basic room in a ward costs almost $1,800.00 per month or $60.00 per day. Semi-private and private rooms cost well over $2,000.00 per month. What is included in these...
In 2015 approximately 160,000 people between the ages of 55 and 64 were laid off from their jobs. Permanently. At this stage in their lives, many older workers are trying to pay off mortgages, lines of credit and credit...
There are over 300,000 Canadians, like you, who experience tinnitus—sound or noise that is heard with no external sound source. Until recently, tinnitus was considered hopeless for the estimated 250 million people worldwide who suffered from it. For most,...
Caregivers give more of their time, compassion and energy than most people. They spend their days (and many nights!) looking after someone else, quite often a loved one. They listen to them, take them to appointments, bathe them, give...
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Quite often caregiving can be a 24/7 job, especially if you are a caregiver for a child or someone with Alzheimer’s. Many caregivers are women with children and full-time jobs. They have to...
Apparently, according to a new study, Canada’s health care system isn’t doing as well as it once did. In a new ranking of developed countries it is only better than the health care in France and that of the...
More studies are now being done to monitor the effect that social participation has for seniors. Social participation is engaging in recreational, social and educational activities. It also involves cultural and spiritual activities. Many studies show the positive effects...
Canada Cares has started its 5th Annual Campaign to recognize exceptional caregivers. This is a program of the Canadian Abilities Foundation. Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians is considered a "caregiver"? This award was created to recognize...
